Dave’s Mother, “Grandma Libby”
Just in time for Easter Sunday, we wanted to share a special family recipe with you… Dave’s mother’s famous chocolate cake! Originally titled “David’s Chocolate Cake” by his mother, the cake took on the name of Grandma’s Famous Chocolate Cake after grandchildren were born into the family. We hope you’ll try this wonderful recipe and enjoy! Happy Easter!
CAKE INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 lb hershey’s chocolate syrup
ICING INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Nuts if desired (our family did not use nuts in our recipe)
DIRECTIONS
Original recipe.
Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
Cake Pan Size: 13 x 9 x 2
Cake: Sift together flour and baking powder and set aside. Cream together sugar and butter. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing well after each. Add vanilla to butter mixture. Alternately add flour mixture and chocolate syrup. Blend well and pour into the greased and floured cake pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Icing – Begin icing 5 minutes before cake is due out of the oven. In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk and bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute (do not overcook). Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Mix until the chips are dissolved. Pour over hot cake. Sprinkle with nuts if desired.
Amy Anderson joined the ILG Financial team in 2023 as the client relations coordinator. Her responsibilities include scheduling of appointments, annual check-up notifications, and annuity and required minimum distribution assistance. She is a graduate of Harding University with a degree in Computer Information Systems. Amy and her husband have two children and she enjoys reading, crocheting, music and spending time with her family.
Chase Lopez joined the ILG Financial team in 2020 as an advisor. Chase is a 2016 James Madison University graduate with a degree in management. Chase has been trained under the tutelage of Dave Lopez, who is not only the founder and managing member of ILG Financial, but also is Chase’s uncle and godfather. He also enjoys working alongside his cousin, Megan, who is Dave’s daughter. Chase, as a fiduciary, believes in putting his clients interests first, and building out plans for his clients where they can have a happy and fruitful retirement. He married his beautiful wife in February 2022 and both use most of their free time chasing around their little pup, Aurora.
Jessica Carson joined the ILG Financial team in 2018 as an agent. Jessica and her husband have four children, two dogs, 3 barn cats, 5 chickens, and three parakeets. She indeed loves her children and pets! When not at work, Jessica enjoys playing the piano and cello as well as traveling and spending time outside with her family, hiking, fishing, and boating.
Terri Center joined the ILG Financial team in 2019 as client services manager. She handles client records, application processing, and gathering information to provide a professional and friendly experience with all of our clients. Terri is a graduate of Oakland University. She is married and has two children. She enjoys hiking, family time, and puzzle challenging video games. She also likes to share her creativity in her canvas paintings and sewing projects.
Megan Jones joined the ILG Financial team in 2020 as marketing director. Megan and her husband live in Fredericksburg, VA with their German Short Haired Pointer, Gus. Megan is a graduate of Longwood University and holds a degree in communications. Megan is the oldest of Dave Lopez’s three children and not only enjoys working alongside her father, but also with her cousin, Chase, who joined the ILG Financial team in 2020 as an advisor. When not at work, Megan enjoys sitting on the back porch with family and friends enjoying food and music.