Easy Chocolate Cake

Directions

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   Combine
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   water,
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   shortening,
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   margarine
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   and cocoa in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes
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   to
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   a
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   boil. Combine flour and sugar in a large mixing
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   bowl. Add cocoa mixture, stirring well.
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    Stir in buttermilk, eggs, soda and vanilla. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13 x
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    9
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    x
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    2
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    1/4-inch
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    pan. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until
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    done.
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    Cool
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    cake in pan completely. Spread Chocolate Nut Frosting on top.