Also known as Buttermilk Brownies. Chocolaty, rich and de-li-scious.
My grandma gave this recipe to me at my bridal shower and it’s a recipe she received from my grandpa’s sister, my great aunt. It took me four years to try it but I’ve made up for lost time.
Yum Yum Cake
Cake –
Combine together in bowl:
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
In a saucepan, bring to a boil:
1/2 cup oil
1 stick butter
1 cup water
4 Tbsp cocoa powder
Pour the boiled mixture over the flour/sugar mixture while hot. Mix well.
Add in:
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs beaten
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
Pour into 11×16 inch greased pan and bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes.
While cake is baking, make the icing.
Icing –
Bring to boil in saucepan:
1 stick butter
4 Tbsp cocoa
1/3 cup buttermilk
Add:
3 1/2 cups powder sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Beat and spread over cake while both are hot.
The first number of times I made the Yum Yum Cake, I read the pan size incorrectly and put it in a 9x13in cake pan. It had to bake for much longer being a much thicker cake but was still delicious. A lot less to share. So you can choose how much you are willing to part with.
Eat while warm and see if you can eat just one.
-amy c
Psst, Amy — it is Dottie's recipe. Also known as Texas sheet cake. We have made them for ourselves and for taking to gatherings a zillion times. Great for decorating for a team event. Mmmm…..
Amy – Brent and I tried making this. They looked nothing like this! It was all gooey! What did we do wrong!!?
Was the cake gooey or the frosting? Did you cook it long enough? That is the only thing I can think of. Sorry! You should try to again because they are wonderful. :)