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Easy One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

I got this recipe from a friends many years ago, and it quickly became my children's favorite. Now, my grandchildren enjoy it. It works especially nice for making cupcakes for school lunches. Besides cooking, I enjoy sewing and writing poetry.
Easy One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Makes
    9 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • Frosting or confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • Place all ingredients in order listed in a large bowl; beat well. Pour into a greased and floured 8-in. square baking pan.
  • Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool on a wire rack. Frost as desired or dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 282 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 322mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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