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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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My mother made this cake for my birthday every year. She always frosted it with peanut butter icing. Even though she is no longer with us, this cake is still a favorite for birthdays. Ingredients:
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate |
2/3 cup sugar |
1/2 cup milk |
1 large egg, beaten |
1/2 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 large eggs |
2 cups sifted flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup milk |
Directions:
1. Combine chocolate, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk and 1 egg.
2. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens.
3. Set aside and cool.
4. Preheat oven to 350F and grease/flour cake pan.
5. Cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar.
6. Add vanilla, 2 eggs, flour, baking soda, salt, and 2/3 cup milk.
7. Combine until well blended.
8. Add cooked ingredients - mixing well.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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