COLD WATER CHOCOLATE CAKE

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My mom decorated cakes for years, and this is one of her best recipes. This cake is quite moist, and it doesn't "crumb," so it is great for frosting/decorating. We always choose this cake to celebrate birthdays in my family.

Provided by Deb Weathers

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c oleo margarine, softened (do not melt)
2 eggs, beaten
2 unsweetened chocolate squares, melted (or 1/2 c. cocoa)
1 c cold water
3 c flour with 2 tsp. baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt mixed in
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c water (alternate with flour mixture)

Steps:

  • 1. Beat sugar and oleo until well mixed--looks like grainy, lighter colored butter.
  • 2. Add beaten eggs and melted chocolate; mix well.
  • 3. Add cold water and vanilla. Mix gently. Add remaining cold water alternately with flour mixture.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees in a greased 9x13 pan or two round pans for a layer cake.
  • 5. Cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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