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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is my oldest daughter's favorite birthday cake. It's not too chocolate, but just right. Ingredients:
2 cups flour |
1 3/4 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup cocoa |
1/2 cup boiling water |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup shortening |
1 cup hot coffee |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
Directions:
1. Sift flour and salt.
2. Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs 1 at a time.
4. Mix cocoa with hot coffee.
5. Add to creamed mixture.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients.
7. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to batter; blend well.
8. Pour into greased and floured layer cake pans.
9. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
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