Old-Fashioned 14-Layer Chocolate Cake with Cooked Frosting

Introduction
This Old-Fashioned 14-Layer Chocolate Cake is a true Southern classic, featuring thin, tender cake layers stacked high with a rich, glossy chocolate frosting cooked on the stovetop. The deep, velvety chocolate icing seeps into the delicate layers, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture that gets even better with time. While this cake takes patience and love, the end result is a show-stopping dessert worthy of any celebration!

Ingredients
For the Cake
1 cup shortening
4 eggs
3 cups plain flour
2 tbsp baking powder
2 ½ cups whole milk (sweet milk)
1 tbsp vanilla flavoring
1 tbsp butter flavoring
2 cups sugar
For the Chocolate Frosting
3 cups sugar
6 tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup butter
1 can evaporated milk
How to Make
Prepare the Frosting First