THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS CHALLENGE

Put the phones down. Head to the kitchen. And make it together!

Try Grandma's Chocolate Cake with your daughter, granddaughter, family, or friends. 

Did you follow Grandma's recipe exactly—or add a little modern twist?

Take a picture and share your results with us! Post your recipe succes pics in our comments section

We'd love to know.

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS.

Vintage Recipes. Timeless Lessons.

Isn't it amazing what can happen when you have the right recipe, the right ingredients, and a few good instructions? You can create something truly wonderful.

Life can be a lot like that.

When you have the right people in your life—parents, grandparents, mentors, teachers, and trusted leaders—they can help provide the wisdom and guidance you need. Their experiences can teach you important lessons, help you avoid a few mistakes, and sometimes even show you which doors to knock on.

Of course, you still have to do the work. You have to gather the ingredients, follow the steps, and be willing to try.

So, for anyone who has ever wanted to make a good old-fashioned homemade chocolate cake, this one's for you!

This recipe dates back to 1955 and comes from my grandmother's personal cookbook. Long ago, she worked as an Executive Baker at a famous Beverly Hills hotel. 

While today's recipes may be a little more modern, we thought it would be fun to go back in time, step into the kitchen, and give Grandma's recipe a try.

Better yet—make it together as a family. ❤️

Try the recipe and let us know what you think! And post your pictures or remarks in our comments section...

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Grandma's Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 2 eggs

• Pinch of salt

• 1 cup sugar

• 1½ squares chocolate

• 3 tablespoons butter

• ½ cup milk

• 1 cup flour

• 2 tablespoons baking powder

  
  

Directions

Cream the eggs, salt, and sugar. Add the melted butter and chocolate together and beat.

Alternately add the milk with the flour and baking powder. Beat until smooth.

Bake at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes.

Grandma's Chocolate Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tablespoons cocoa

• 1 egg yolk

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 2 tablespoons lukewarm coffee

• Pinch of salt

  
  

Directions

Sift the dry ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

TODAY'S KITCHEN NOTE

This is a vintage recipe written just as Grandma made it! Older recipes didn't always include the detailed instructions we see today—sometimes you simply had to know your way around the kitchen. 😊

Parents and guardians: Because this vintage frosting recipe includes a raw egg yolk, consider using a pasteurized egg or pasteurized egg product for food safety.