First Place Chocolate Cake
"This decadent chocolate cake is topped off with a creamy chocolate frosting. You'll win first place with your friends and family when you serve this chocolate lover's dream!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
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3 cups all-purpose flour*
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3/4 cup cocoa powder, use extra dark if a deep rich chocolate cake is desired
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups room temperature water
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1 cup oil, such as grape seed oil
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1/4 cup vinegar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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Frosting
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4 cups or 1 pound Imperial Sugar Confectioners Powdered Sugar
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8 tablespoons cocoa powder (preferably dark type)
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1 stick butter, soft
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6 tablespoons half-half
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch salt
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*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.
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