Beverly's Dark Chocolate Cake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.

3. 3

   Place sugar, cocoa, and salt in large bowl.

4. 4

   Pour in oil (do not mix).

5. 5

   Place baking soda in medium bowl; stir in 1 1/2 cups hot water (mixture will bubble up).

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   Add baking soda mixture to cocoa mixture and, using electric mixer, beat until cool, about 1 minute.

7. 7

   Beat in flour, then eggs and vanilla.

8. 8

   Transfer batter to prepared pan.

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   Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

10. 10

    Cool cake completely in pan on rack.

11. 11

    (Can be made 1 day ahead.

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    Cover and store at room temperature.)

13. 13

    Cut cake into squares and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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