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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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The most delicious thing you can put in your mouth! My grandma won first prize at the fair every time with this recipe! Ingredients:
8oz unsweetened chocolate |
1c milk divided |
1c light brown sugar |
2c flour |
3 eggs |
1tsp baking soda |
1/2tsp salt |
1c sugar |
1/2c butter |
1/4c water |
1tsp vanilla |
Directions:
1. Prepare the following custard in a double boiler: 8oz chocolate, 1/2c milk, 1c firmly packed brown sugar, and one egg yolk.
2. Remove from heat when thickened.
3. Have other ingredients at about 75 degrees.
4. Sift before measuring: 2 cups flour.
5. Resift with: 1tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp salt.
6. Beat 1/2c butter until soft.
7. Add 1c sugar gradually and blend until very creamy.
8. Beat in 2 egg yolks 1 at a time.
9. Add the flour to the butter mixture in 3 parts, alternating with thirds of: 1/4c water, 1/2c milk, and 1tsp vanilla.
10. Stir the batter until smooth after each addition.
11. Stir in the chocolate custard.
12. Whip until stiff but not dry: 2 egg whites.
13. Fold them lightly into the cake batter.
14. Bake in greased pans at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
15. Makes two 9 round layers.
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