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Easy one-bowl chocolate cake

2/3 C butter/margarine, softened
1 3/4 C sugar
(cream together)

2 C flour
1/2 C cocoa
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
(combine)

1 1/2 C milk
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla, Khalua, OR dark rhum
(combine)

Add flour mixture alternately with milk mixture to creamed butter & sugar.
Makes 2 8-9" round pans. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Let cool before icing.


Boiled/Seafoam Icing

2 egg whites
1 C brown sugar
4 Tbsp corn syrup
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
2 Tbsp water
pinch of salt

combine all ingredients in pot. Beat with hand mixer over medium heat until it holds its shape. Remove from heat and beat one more minute.