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Ingredients
- 1 x Follow directions below
Method
- Grease and flour two 9" layer pans or possibly one 9" x 13" pan Cream together till fluffy: 2/3 c. softened shortening 1 2/3 c. sugar Beat in thoroughly 3 Large eggs Blend together: 2/3 c. cocoa 1 1/3 c. cool water Sift together: 2 c. sifted flour 1/2 tsp.
- baking pwdr 1 1/2 tsp.
- soda 1 tsp.
- salt Stir in alternately with cocoa water mix.
- Add in 1 tsp.
- vanilla.
- Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake till cake tests done.
- Cold.
- For a striking color contrast spread a snowy white frosting between layers and over top and sides.
- Bake at 350 - 30-35 min for layers and 35-45 min for oblong.
