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"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7

"Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act." Psalm 35:3-5

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Dark Chocolate Cake





PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 20 Min
Original recipe yield 3 - 9 inch round pans






12 servings

2 cups boiling water
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 1/4 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract







DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 3 - 9 inch round cake pans. In medium bowl, pour boiling water over cocoa, and whisk until smooth. Let mixture cool. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.



2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at time, then stir in vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture. Spread batter evenly between the 3 prepared pans.



3. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool.

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