Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or cake flour)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (melted)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 2: Grease and flour baking pan(s). 13x19x2, 2 9 inch pans, or 3 8 inch pans.
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Step 3: Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Pour into prepared baking pan(s).
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Step 4: Bake 40 - 45 min for rectangle cake, 30 - 35 for layer cake, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Step 5: Frost with a frosting of choice.
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