Chocolate Picnic Cake

Directions

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   Combine margarine, shortening, cocoa and water in small saucepan.
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   Bring
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   to
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   a
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   rapid boil and pour over flour, sugar and salt
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   which
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   have been sifted into a large bowl.
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   Mix well and add buttermilk to which soda has been added.
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   Blend well; add slightly beaten eggs and vanilla.
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    Mix well and pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan.
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    Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
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    About
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    5
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    minutes
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    before cake is done, start to make frosting.