Ingredients

2 C. sugar
1 3/4 C. flour
3/4 C. cocoa
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 C. milk
1/2 C. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla
1 C. boiling water
Fudge Frosting:
1 C. cocoa
3/4 C. butter, melted
1/2 C. hot milk
2 tsp. vanilla
4 C. powdered sugar

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 8 or 9-inch cake rounds. Combine all cake ingredients, except boiling water, and mix for 2-3 minutes until well blended. Stir in boiling water; batter will be very thin. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until center tests done. Cool cake for 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely. Frosting: Add cocoa to melted butter and hot milk in mixing bowl; stir well. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat on medium speed until smooth and thickened. Cool to room temperature.
 
 
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