Wacky Cake II
Description
Children will love the cake you make from this recipe for a simple chocolate cake with a simple chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups 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 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup water
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1/4 cup butter
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1/4 cup milk
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 inch square pan.
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Sift together the flour, 1 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa, the soda, and the salt. Stir in the vinegar, oil, water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Let cake cool. Then spread chocolate icing over top.
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To Make Chocolate Icing: Combine 1 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa, the milk, and the butter or margarine. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and continue stirring until partially cool. Spread over cake.