*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                 Best Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chocolate                        Cakes/Choc.

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Flour
   2      cups          Sugar
     1/2  cup           Shortening
     3/4  cup           Water
     3/4  cup           Buttermilk
   1      teaspoon      Baking soda
   1      teaspoon      Sale
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla
     1/2  teaspoon      Baking powder
   2                    Eggs
   4      ounces        Unsweetened chocolate -- melted and cooled
                        Fudge frosting
   2      cups          sugar
     1/2  cup           shortening
   3      ounces        unsweetened chocolate
     2/3  cup           milk
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   2      teaspoons     vanilla

1.  Heat oven to 350F.

 2.  Grease and flour 13 x 9 x 3 pan, 3 8" round pans or 2 9" round pans.

 3.  Beat all ingredients except fudge frosting in a large bowl on low
 speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
 Beat on high speed for 3 minutes, scraping bowl constantly. Pour into pan(s).

 4.  Bake for 40-45 minutes (rectangle pan) or 30-35 minutes
 (round pans), or until wooden pick comes out clean. 
Cool rounds 10 min.; remove from pans. Cool completely. Frost.

 Fudge Frosting 
 Mix all ingredients except vanilla in a 2 1/2 quart saucepan.
 Heat to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. 
Boil 1 minute without stirring. Place saucepan in a bowl of ice and water. 
Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency; add vanilla.

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