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Melt chocolate in saucepan, stirring over low heat, or in microwave oven.
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Caramelize onion by sauteing over medium low heat for 8-10 minutes in 2 tablespoons oil in skillet until soft.
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In large bowl, beat remaining oil with sugar, eggs and vanilla until thoroughly mixed and fluffy, about 2 or 3 minutes.
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Beat in warm melted chocolate and caramelized onions.
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Mix flour with baking soda and salt; stir into batter alternately with milk.
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Divide batter evenly into 2 well-greased and floured 8-inch round layer cake pans.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until a pick inserted into center comes out dry.
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Cool 15 minutes then invert onto wire racks to thoroughly cool.
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Spread on icing.
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Easy Fudge Icing: Melt 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate with 1/2 cup butter in saucepan, stirring often over very low heat.
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Mix in 1/2 cup hot water then turn into mixing bowl.
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Beat in about 5 cups powdered sugar, a portion at a time.
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(Adjust as needed to make a good consistency.)
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Quickly fill and frost cake while icing is still warm.
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If some icing gets too cool to spread easily, place it in microwave safe bowl and microwave shortly just until softened and lustrous.
