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Collector's Cocoa Cake

A family recipe for Collector's Cocoa Cake, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

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At the stove

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  1. Creambutterand sugar until fluffy.
  2. Addeggs andvanilla.
  3. Whisktogetherflour, cocoa,baking soda,andsalt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to thebatter.
  5. Alternatewithwater and mixuntil smooth.
  6. Pourbatter into aprepared cake pan.
  7. Bakeat350°F for35-40 minutes.
  8. Cool,slice, andserve.
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