All-American Chocolate Cake

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Be an All-American with this delectable chocolate cake that is the perfect dessert after a hearty dinner.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 321 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 10 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

4 ounces chocolate unsweetened unsweetened
1 cup vegetable shortening or 1/2 lb butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 large eggs

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small, heavy-bottomed pan, melt chocolate and shortening, stirring over low heat until smooth and melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add chocolate mixture, milk and eggs, beating until smooth. Spread mixture in two greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pans 5 minutes before turning out onto wire rack.

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I think that any cake made with out a cake mix is the best
***** over 6 years ago by Mikeluva

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 118g
Amount per Serving
Calories 321 17% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0g9%
 Saturated Fat 3.0g15%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 87mg29%
Sodium 331mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 63.0g21%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g7%
 Sugars 42.0g
Protein 7.0g13%
Vitamin A 3%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 6%  Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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