Try a New Recipe Tuesday- October 30

It's Tuesday already?  :-)  That means it's time for Try a New Recipe Tuesday!  The hurricane is hitting us full force now, but thank God, we are all safe and together.  Please keep everyone in the affected areas in your prayers.  The flooding and wind damage have been substantial.

This week, I am sharing Kiddo #1's chocolate cake recipe.  He makes his delicious cake for almost every family function and everyone loves it.  I'm sure you and your family will, as well!  :-)

Kiddo #1's Cocoa Fudge Cake
 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Heat oven to 350.  Grease baking pan, 13x9x2 inches or 2 round layer pans.  Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl.  Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.  Beat 3 minutes high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.  Pour into pan(s).

Bake oblong 35 to 40 minutes, layers 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool.  Enjoy!  :-)

Linking up with the Gathering Spot, Kids in the Kitchen, Tasty Tuesday, Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, Domestically Divine Tuesday, Raising Mighty Arrows,Addicted to Recipes, Homemaking Wednesdays, Living Well Wednesday,NOBH, Judy H-J's Thoughts, Wisdom Wednesday , Favorite Things, Modest Mom, Full Plate Thursday and Melt in your Mouth Monday

P.S. If you haven't entered already, I would love for you to check out my Advent giveaway.  An author was gracious enough to give me an autographed copy of her Christian fiction book entitled "Destination: Bethlehem, An Advent Family Adventure."  It is a wonderful journey through the Holy Land to be read with your children each day leading up to Christmas Eve.  I know you would love it!  Thanks!  :-)