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Chocolate Sybil Cake

Paula Deen

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Country Comfort

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (139)

  • Cook Time:

    35 min

  • Level:

    Easy

  • Yield:

    16 to 20 servings

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Prep
30 min
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Cook
35 min
Total:
1 hr 5 min
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Ingredients

Cake:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 (16-ounce) can chocolate syrup (recommended: Hershey's)

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan.

For the cake: Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl. Add to creamed mixture, continuing to beat. Add vanilla and chocolate syrup to batter and mix well. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Just before cake is done, prepare frosting.

For the frosting: Put butter, chocolate chips, sugar and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stirring ingredients together, boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour over warm cake.

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  • recipe Chocolate Sybil Cake
    Deepika San Jose, CA 10-17-2009

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    Sinfully delicious cake!!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Finally, my search for the perfect chocolate cake recipe has come to an end. Absolutely awesome and delicious! Very sweet and... gooey for all those who love & crave for these two things in a chocolate cake and whats more..its so simple! The only thing I will change next time is probably the the amount of sugar in frosting...probably will use only 1/2 cup. Thanks Paula for sharing this winner recipe!!!Read more
  • recipe Chocolate Sybil Cake
    Lauren Medina, TN 08-10-2009

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    Awesome!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This cake is absolutely delicious. It's every chocolate lover's dream. Would be perfect with a big scoop of vanilla ice... cream. The longer you let it sit before serving, the better it will be!Read more
  • recipe Chocolate Sybil Cake
    Arlis Abingdon, VA 07-26-2009

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    Chocolate Galore!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Outstanding, delicious, treat. Easy preparation that my 10 year old daughter could follow and make with little supervision. ... A keeper for our recipe collection. Thanks to Paula Dean for those "oh too rich and delicious" desserts.Read more
  • recipe Chocolate Sybil Cake
    Lori Rochelle, IL 07-19-2009

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    WONDERFUL RECIPE FROM A WONDERFUL LADY

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    My family LOVES this cake! It reminds my husband and I of a hot fudge cake we used to go out to dessert for when we were... dating only this is BETTER! Thank you Paula & Sybil! I also want to say that my husband and I both love watching Paula on tv! It feels like your sitting in a good friend's kitchen having a relaxing afternoon and looking forward to a wonderful meal! Read more
  • recipe Chocolate Sybil Cake
    Courtney Elizabethtown, KY 07-18-2009

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    Amazing!! Didn't Change A Thing

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This recipe is absolutely delicious and I didn't change a thing. If you want a decadent, sweet, very chocolaty cake- this is... it- and it's easy. To avoid the frosting from crystallizing, just don't bring it to a boil too fast. If you want a healthy recipe, then don't try Paula's recipes. Read more
  • recipe Chocolate Sybil Cake
    Lisa Acworth, GA 07-15-2009

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    Help, Question?

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I want to make this because it sounds delicious but do you leave this in the pan and serve from pan? Thanks
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