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9 servings1-1/3 cups sifted cake flour 1-1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup CRISCO shortening 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons vinegar Easy Milk Chocolate Frosting: 2 tablespoons CRISCO shortening 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1/8 teaspoon salt 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350ºF. Sift cake flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together into a large mixer bowl. Blend to distribute cocoa. Add Crisco. Add a mixture of eggs, 1/4 cup milk, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed (or beat vigorously by hand about 300 strokes); scrape sides and bottom of bowl occasionally. Add mixture of remaining 1/2 cup milk and the vinegar to batter. Beat for 1 minute at medium speed (or beat vigorously by hand about 150 strokes). Turn batter into a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Bake at 350ºF for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out I clean. Remove from oven to a rack and cool completely in pan. For Easy Milk Chocolate Frosting, combine ingredients in a small mixer bowl. Beat for 1 minute or until smooth and creamy. Spread frosting over cooled cake. |
