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Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In a mixing bowl, beat shortening & sugar.
Step #2 beat in egg & vanilla.
Step #3 Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda & salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Step #4 Pour into a greased & floured 9-in.
Step #5 round baking pan.
Step #6 Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 mins or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Step #7 Cool in pan for 10 mins before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step #8 For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, cream butter.
Step #9 Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla & enough water to achieve spreading consistency.
Step #10 To assemble, cut cake in half.
Step #11 Place one half on a serving plate.
Step #12 Spread with 1/2 c frosting.
Step #13 Top with remaining cake.
Step #14 Spread remaining frosting over top & rounded edge of cake.
Step #15 .
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