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Grandmother Grout's Cake

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Ingredients

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  • butter1 tbsp
  • granulated sugar1 cup
  • all purpose flour1 1/2 cup
  • baking powder1 tsp
  • salt1 pinch
  • milk3/4 cup
  • egg1
  • granulated sugar, for frosting3/4 cup
  • bittersweet chocolate, melted; for frosting3 oz
  • milk, for frosting3/4 cup

Method 10 steps

  1. Cream together the butter, sugar, baking powder, salt, and flour

  2. Add the milk.

  3. Beat the egg and fold in.

  4. Divide batter between 2 greased and parchment-lined 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.

  5. Bake about 20–25 minutes at about 350°F (175°C).

  6. Cool completely before frosting.

  7. Combine all frosting ingredients in a saucepan.

  8. Heat over medium heat, stirring to dissolve everything.

  9. Cook to the soft ball stage.

  10. Cool slightly, and spread at once over the cake.

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