A Birthday Cake!

Egg-less Chocolate Cake with Homemade Vanilla Frosting

I made this cake as a treat for the birthday of a good friend of mine. I am so thankful that the Lord has blessed me with such joy as I use my gifts to serve others.


Cake Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups water
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, soda and salt. Add sugar and mix together.
3. Add oil, water and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
4. Pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Vanilla Frosting

• 1/3 c. soft butter
• 3 c. confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• About 2 tbsp. milk
  

Blend butter and sugar. Stir in vanilla and milk. Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.