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Moist Chocolate Cake

Moist Chocolate Cake
Family and friends like to gather in my kitchen for slices of this scrumptious cake.—Linda Dorion, Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
12-16 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (16 ounces) or 2 cups chocolate frosting

Directions

  • Place the butter, oats and cocoa in a large bowl; add boiling water
  • and stir until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine
  • the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to oat
  • mixture just until combined.
  • Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for
  • 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
  • out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Frost with chocolate frosting. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 472 calories, 18 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 494 mg sodium, 74 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.
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