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Carrot cake

I got this recipe from an old neighbor, Rosie. She was the best cook I know and was a mentor to me in the kitchen. This cake is just an example of the recipes that she shared with me. The picture does not do this cake justice. One bite and it will become your favorite carrot cake recipe.

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Double Chocolate Layer Cake with a special ingredient

I give this cake 5 Stars. My youngest daughter loves chocolate cake and this is the go-to birthday cake for her.  It is moist, it is chocolaty, it is heaven. The coffee really does make the flavor of this chocolate cake better than other chocolate cakes. If you like chocolate cake, you should make this recipe!  Course: Dessert, chocolate cakeServings: Birthday party Ingredients 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt, kosher 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla  1 cup freshly brewed coffee Frosting 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature...

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