100 Serving Batch 50 Serving Batch
Ingredients lbs. oz. Measure lbs. oz. Measure
Part 1
Nature’s Blend
6 1/2 c + 1 Tbs
3 1/4 c + 2 tsp
Sugar 3 11 1 qt + 1/2 c 1 13 2 1/4 c
Margarine
8 1 1/8 c
4 1/2 c + 1 Tbs
Vanilla
1 1 Tbs + 1 tsp
0.5 2 tsp
Part 2
Eggs
14 2 c
7 1 c
Part 3
Cake Flour 3
2 qt + 2 3/4 c 1 8 1 qt + 1 1/3 c
Cocoa
7 2 1/3 c
3.5 1 1/8 c
Baking Soda
1 1 Tbs + 2 1/2 tsp
0.5 2 3/4 tsp
Salt
0.2 1 tsp
0.1 1/2 tsp
Part 4
Water 3 12 1 qt + 31/4 c 1 14 3 5/8 c

Procedure:

  1. Mix ingredients in Part 1 until fine and crumbly.
  2. Add eggs (Part 2) in two stages, scraping bowl after each addition.
  3. Add Part 3 ingredients to the mix.
  4. Mix in water (Part 4) in three stages, scraping bowl after each addition. Mix until very smooth.
  5. Pour batter into greased baking pans (one 12” x 20” steam table pan per 50 servings). Tap on counter to remove large bubbles.
  6. bake at 350ºF (330ºF for convection oven) for 25-35 minutes or just until inserted toothpick comes out clean.


Nutritional Information per serving: Calories 150, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 30g, Fat 3g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sodium 90mg, 27 Calories from Fat, Cholesterol 16mg.