Black Out Cake from the Fifties
INGREDIENTS
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Original recipe makes 1 - 3 layer 9 inch round cake
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup milk
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2 1/4 cups cake flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/4 cup shortening
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2 cups white sugar
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3 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2/3 cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups milk
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3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 eggs
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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