Chocolate Steam Cake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400u00b0.

2. 2

   Grease a 16 x 11-inch pan.

3. 3

   Sift together in large mixing bowl sugar and flour.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   In saucepan, mix margarine, shortening, cocoa and water.

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   Bring to a rapid boil, then pour over sugar and flour mixture.

7. 7

   Dissolve 1 teaspoon soda in 1 cup buttermilk.

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   Mix well and add to other ingredients.

9. 9

   Pour into greased pan and bake 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Five minutes before cake is done, bring to boil margarine, cocoa and milk.

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    Remove from heat and mix in 1 box sifted powdered sugar. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup chopped nuts.

12. 12

    Mix well and pour over cake while hot.

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    Place lid on cake pan and wrap a wet, heavy towel around both.

14. 14

    Let towel remain on pan until cold.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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