BLACK MIDNIGHT CAKE

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This recipe is from the Betty Crocker Cookbook..circa 1974. It has been served at many happy occasions in our family, birthdays, etc.

Provided by RenMyr

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 10-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (do not use self-rising flour) or 2 1/4 cups cake flour (do not use self-rising flour)
1 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup shortening
2 eggs (1/3 to 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour pans. 13x9x2 or two 9 inch or three 8 inch round layer pans. Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl.Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake oblong about 45 minutes, layers 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick insterted in center comes out clean. Cool.
  • Frost with your favorite frosting or just sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 415, Carbohydrate 58.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 33.4, Protein 5.2

Wwdes Rftfe
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The cake is very moist and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Katleho Ndlovu
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I was a bit skeptical about this cake at first, but I am so glad I tried it! It is absolutely delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Sff Dgf
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This is the best chocolate cake I have ever had! It is so moist and rich, and the frosting is divine. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


s26myr_
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake is very easy to make and the instructions are very clear.


Hamza Halim
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This cake is so moist and delicious! I love the chocolate flavor and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ellis Martin
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I am so glad I found this recipe! This cake is absolutely delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Syleenia Gilman
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The cake is very moist and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mdmamun Mamun
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I was a bit skeptical about this cake at first, but I am so glad I tried it! It is absolutely delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Md Jihan
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This is the best chocolate cake I have ever had! It is so moist and rich, and the frosting is divine. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Nicholas Igavu (Tranh shurda)
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The cake is very moist and the frosting is divine. I will definitely be making this cake again.


CHANDON GAMER99
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I am so glad I found this recipe! This cake is absolutely delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Hussion Foster
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The cake is very moist and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.


faith Emordi
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I was a bit skeptical about this cake at first, but I am so glad I tried it! It is absolutely delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Maria Robles
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This is the best chocolate cake I have ever had! It is so moist and rich, and the frosting is divine. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Teodora Acimov
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake is very easy to make and the instructions are very clear.


Thee Sidekick
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This cake is so moist and delicious! I love the chocolate flavor and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


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