How to Make Aunt Rosie's Gob Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Family recipes hold a special place in our hearts, connecting us to the people and traditions that have shaped our lives. One such recipe is Aunt Rosie's Gob Cake, a beloved dessert that has been passed down through generations in our family. This rich and indulgent cake is a true labor of love, and it never fails to bring joy and comfort to those who are lucky enough to savor its deliciousness.

As the story goes, Aunt Rosie first learned to make Gob Cake from her own mother, who in t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 to 2 - layer 10x15 inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan. Line a second 10x15 inch pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 1/4 cup oil, 1 1/2 cup milk and 4 eggs. Beat 4 minutes on high speed. Divide batter into the two 10x15 inch pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make the filling: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup milk, shortening, butter, vanilla and flour. Beat on high speed for 5 minutes, or until it achieves the consistency of whipped cream.
  • Spread filling over the layer in the greased pan. Loosen the sides of the other layer by running a knife around the edge between the cake and the pan. Flip the cake onto the frosted layer. Remove the pan and parchment paper from the top layer and serve.
  • Nutrition

    461 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 497mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 214mg