Chocolate Cake

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THE JOY OF HOSPITALITY COOKBOOK

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 cups water, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat together the first 7 ingredients with 3/4 cup milk. Add vanilla, eggs, and 1/2 cup water to mixture; beat another two minutes.

Pour into cake pans; bake for 30-40 minutes, depending on pan size.

This recipe is from Betty Scott and was served at our wedding. Everyone asks for the recipe.