Black Midnight Cake

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 c. cocoa
  • 1 c. hot coffee or hot water
  • 1 1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour first; then measure and sift all dry ingredients. Cream sugar and shortening.
  2. 2
    Add beaten eggs.
  3. 3
    Alternately add liquid and dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Bake at 350° about 25 minutes or until done.
  5. 5
    Makes two 8-inch round layers.

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