Step back in time and savor a piece of history with our Victory Chocolate Cake recipe, a cherished dessert that harks back to the days of World War II when sugar was a precious commodity in short supply. During those challenging times, home cooks had to get creative with ingredients, resulting in this ingeniously delicious cake that captures the essence of resilience and ingenuity. As you gather for your Game Night Showdown, let the Victory Chocolate Cake be a sweet reminder of the past, celebrating the triumph of resourcefulness and the enduring power of a well-crafted dessert.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup cold coffee
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease one 9×13 inch pan.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Separate eggs. Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Cream shortening and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy using an electric mixer at medium speed. Blend in the corn syrup and egg yolks. Beat in vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with coffee to creamed mixture. Gently fold in egg whites. Pour batter into greased pan.
- Bake in preheated 350-degree F oven for 45 minutes or until the cake is done. Cool in pan on rack and frost as desired.
Makes 13 x9 inch pan