From the kitchen of Renee Barkwell-Wilson.  This recipe is from
Hershey's.  It can be found on the cocoa container.  It's rich,
dense & delicious.
Preheat oven to 350.
Grease & flour 2 9" round baking pans.

Combine:
2 c sugar
1 3/4 c flour
3/4 c cocoa
1 1/2 tsp b. powder
1 1/2 tsp b. soda
1 tsp salt
Add: 2 eggs
1 c milk
1/2 c oil
2 tsp vanilla
Beat on med speed for 2 min.
Add:
1 c water, boiling
Batter will be THIN.
Pour into pans.

Bake @ 350 for 30-35 min.

Toothpick poked in center should come out clean.
Cool 10 min, remove from pans to racks.
Cool completely.

Good with any of the following frostings:
whipped cream frosting
chocolate frosting
buttercream frosting

For cupcakes, bake @ 350, 22-25 min
Makes 30 cupcakes.
Chocolate Cake with Decorating Frosting
These are topped with Decorating Frosting, piped on with
tip 32, and sprinkles.  The toppers are made from
computer images, printed, cut & taped to toothpicks.
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