Department of Food and Nutrition Services,
University of Iowa Hospitals
and Clinics
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Creation Date: May 2004
Last Revision Date: May 2004
Black Midnight Cake
From the recipe collection of Marsha
2/3 cup shortening
1 2/3 cup sugar substitute (such as Sugar Twin®)
3 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
2/3 cup cocoa
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 cup cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Add
dry ingredients and water. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour
into 9 x 13” greased and floured pan. Bake at 350oF for 35 minutes
or until toothpick comes out clean