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Grandma's Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
2 eggs
1 tbsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
1 cup sour milk
1 cup warm water
3 cups flour

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°C.
Cream the shortening and sugar, by hand or with a mixer.
Add the cocoa and eggs. Mix well.
Mix in the baking soda, salt and vanilla.
Alternately blend in the liquid and the flour. You should have a smooth cake batter.
Bake for 40-45 minutes in a 9 x 13 pan, less for layers or cupcakes.
Top with your favourite frosting or just enjoy with milk!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1509.12 Kcal (6318 kJ)
Calories from fat	615.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	68.44g	105%
Cholesterol	91.3mg	30%
Sodium	4360.4mg	182%
Potassium	630.06mg	13%
Total Carbs	206.46g	69%
Sugars	79.05g	316%
Dietary Fiber	14.2g	57%
Protein	20.9g	42%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Iron	7.8mg	44%
Calcium	408.2mg	41%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	333.98 Kcal (1398 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.15g	105%
Cholesterol	20.21mg	30%
Sodium	964.98mg	182%
Potassium	139.43mg	13%
Total Carbs	45.69g	69%
Sugars	17.49g	316%
Dietary Fiber	3.14g	57%
Protein	4.63g	42%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	6%
Iron	1.7mg	44%
Calcium	90.3mg	41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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