ORIGINAL MIRACLE WHIP CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This is the recipe that was developed during World War II, when many foods were rationed, this cake has topped the list of most requested recipes for over 75 years. "This is the first cake I ever learned to make and bake." Pat

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CAKE:
1 c miracle whip salad dressing not mayonnaise
1 c granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 c sifted cake flour
1/2 c baking cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 dash(es) salt
3/4 c cold water
FROSTING:
8 oz pkg. philadelphia brand cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 dash(es) salt
5 c powdered sugar, sifted
3 oz (1 oz. each) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350^. Grease and flour or spray two 8-inch layer pans.Set aside. Combine salad dressing and sugar. Blend in vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients to salad dressing mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Frost with: --- Chocolate "Philly" Frosting: Combine cream cheese, milk, vanilla and salt. Mix until well blended. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar. Stir in melted chocolate. Spread between and sides of cake ,frosting top last.

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