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Poor Man's Cake Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Part 1-

1 Egg
1 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Tablespoon Margarine
1 Cup Milk
2 Cups Flour- Self-Rising

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Part 2-

Frosting
2 Cups Sugar
1 3/4 Cups Water
1/2 Cups Cocoa
Directions:
Directions:
Part 1-

Mix thoroughly.
Grease a 11" X 9" X 2" cake pan.
Bake at 400* until golden brown.

Part 2-

Boil till thickened.
Cut cake into desired size pieces.
Pour over the cake.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Serves 12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
The Upmost favorite family recipe for a cake!

 

 

 

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