Rocky Road Cake
Description
This is a chocolate 'crazy' cake with a nice chocolate-marshmallow frosting. The cake is mixed in the pan that it is baked in, and contains no eggs or dairy.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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5 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vinegar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup water
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2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1/4 cup margarine
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1/4 cup water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 cup miniature marshmallows
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Sift once more, then sift again into a 9 inch square pan.
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Make a well in the center, and measure in the oil, vinegar and vanilla. Pour water over all and mix with a fork until smooth.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
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To make the frosting: In a saucepan, combine chocolate, margarine and water. Cook over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Fold in miniature marshmallows. Spread over cake.