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.

60 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

321 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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 6.0g	9%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	15%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Sodium 331mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 63.0g	21%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 42.0g
Protein 7.0g	13%

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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