Name: Lone Star Texas Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 c flour; 2 c sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 c water; 1 c margarine; 4 tbsp cocoa; 2 eggs; ½ c milk; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ cup margarine; 4 tbsp cocoa; 5 tbsp milk; 3½ c powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla

A Lone Star Texas chocolate cake sitting on a white plate, garnished with chocolate flakes.

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Lone Star Texas Cake

The perfect balance of chocolate with more chocolate comes together in one moist cake. If this cake is not among your favorites, you have not had it yet!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Course Dessert

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

2 c flour
2 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1 c water
1 c margarine
4 tbsp cocoa
2 eggs
½ c milk
1 tsp baking soda

Chocolate Icing

½ cup margarine
4 tbsp cocoa
5 tbsp milk
3½ c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Cake Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃).
Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
2 c flour, 2 c sugar, 1 tsp salt
Melt margarine and mix with water.
1 c water, 1 c margarine
Combine margarine and dry ingredient mixes.
Add in cocoa, eggs, milk, and baking soda and mix.
4 tbsp cocoa, 2 eggs, ½ c milk, 1 tsp baking soda
Grease a cake pan and bake batter for 15-20 minutes.

Icing Instructions

Melt margarine and add to a bowl.
½ cup margarine
Add in cocoa and milk and mix.
4 tbsp cocoa, 5 tbsp milk
Slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
3½ c powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla
Frost the cake while still warm.

Keyword cake, celebration, chocolate

Share on Facebook

Share on X (Twitter)

Save Recipe

Cocktails | Recipes

Blackberry Sangria

ByJP Branski 2 January, 20242 January, 2024

A quick and simple 4-ingredient blackberry sangria that is perfect on its own or as a compliment to a meal. This recipe is also incredibly easy to scale up to a full pitcher for when you want to impress at parties!

Cocktails | Recipes

Wisconsin Old Fashioned

ByJP Branski 1 January, 20242 January, 2024

Also known as a Brandy Old Fashioned or a Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet, this drink is one of the most popular options in Wisconsin. Varying from a traditional old-fashioned in a few ways, it is important to know the differences if coming from out of state: utilizing brandy, muddled fruit, and lemon-lime soda to bring together this elegant cocktail.

Breakfast | Dessert | Recipes

Magic Apple Coffee Cake

ByJP Branski 20 November, 202320 November, 2023

Apple coffee cake is a classic fall dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a moist, tender cake with a sweet and cinnamon-spiced streusel topping. The apples add a touch of sweetness and tartness to the cake, while the brown sugar topping provides a delicious finish.

Dessert | Recipes

Homemade Gingerbread House

ByJP Branski 30 November, 202319 December, 2023

Making a homemade gingerbread house is a fun and festive activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit and create a lasting memory with your loved ones.

Breakfast | Diabetic | High Fiber | Recipes | Snacks

Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bites

ByJP Branski 16 November, 202317 November, 2023

These delicious little bites are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and banana. They’re naturally sweet, and they’re a great source of fiber and protein. Plus, they’re so easy to make!

Dessert | Recipes

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

ByJP Branski 17 November, 202320 November, 2023

A carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a classic moist, flavorful, and irresistible dessert. The cake is made with grated carrots, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. The cream cheese frosting is rich, and tangy, and perfectly complements the sweetness of the cake. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a special celebration.