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Black Midnight Cake Recipe

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Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Mom and Dad
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 1/4 c. flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. cocoa
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. water
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
Directions:
Directions:
Heat oven to 350º. Grease and flour rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches; 2 round pans 9 x 1 1/2 inches; or 3 round pans 8 x 1 1/2 incessantly. Beat all ingredients 30 seconds on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Pour into pans.
Bake rectangle 40-45 minutes, rounds 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick in center comes out clean. Cool rectangle on wire rack. Cool layers 10 minutes, remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
16 servings
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
40 min to 1 hour

 

 

 

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