Grandpop's Special Chocolate Cake

 Recipe by: Leo J. Lagrotte
Here is my version of chocolate cake. Aunt Mary's Vanilla Frosting compliments it perfectly.
Ingredients
 12 servings 322 cals
  •     2 cups all-purpose flour
  •     2 cups white sugar
  •     3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  •     2 teaspoons baking soda
  •     1 teaspoon baking powder
  •     1 pinch salt
  •     1 cup milk
  •     1/2 cup vegetable oil
  •     1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  •     1 cup hot, brewed coffee
  •     2 eggs
Directions
  1.     In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  2.     Add oil, milk, vanilla, coffee, and eggs; beat well. Batter will be thin. Pour into two 9 inch greased and floured round pans.
  3.     Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes, or when top springs back when done. Cool layers on wire racks.


Source: www.allrecipes.com

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