One Layer Chocolate Cake

Directions

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   In
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   a large mixer bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder,
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   baking
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   powder,
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   baking soda and salt.
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   Add the milk, shortening
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   and
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   vanilla.
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   Beat
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    the
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    mixture with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
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    Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
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    Add
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    the egg and beat for 2 minutes more.
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    Pour into a greased
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    and floured 9 x 1 1/2-inch round baking pan.
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    Bake in a 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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    Cool
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    on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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    Remove cake from pan.
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    Cool
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    thoroughly.
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    Frost with No Cook Fudge Frosting.