BLACK MIDNIGHT CAKE

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This recipe is from the Betty Crocker Cookbook..circa 1974. It has been served at many happy occasions in our family, birthdays, etc.

Provided by RenMyr

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 10-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (do not use self-rising flour) or 2 1/4 cups cake flour (do not use self-rising flour)
1 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup shortening
2 eggs (1/3 to 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour pans. 13x9x2 or two 9 inch or three 8 inch round layer pans. Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl.Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake oblong about 45 minutes, layers 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick insterted in center comes out clean. Cool.
  • Frost with your favorite frosting or just sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 415, Carbohydrate 58.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 33.4, Protein 5.2

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