Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3 tbsp baking cocoa
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
confectioners' sugar

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in mashed potatoes and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. square baking pan; sprinkle with walnuts. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely. Dust with confectioner's sugar. Yield: 9 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	440.33 Kcal (1844 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.28g	27%
Cholesterol	37.36mg	12%
Sodium	229.89mg	10%
Potassium	82.56mg	2%
Total Carbs	62.13g	21%
Sugars	14.11g	56%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	10%
Protein	7.44g	15%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	23.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	304.45 Kcal (1275 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.94g	27%
Cholesterol	25.83mg	12%
Sodium	158.95mg	10%
Potassium	57.08mg	2%
Total Carbs	42.96g	21%
Sugars	9.76g	56%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	10%
Protein	5.14g	15%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	16mg	2%

* 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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savory
bitter
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