Coquilles

Author

Unknown

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
Two & $\frac{1}{4}$ Cups	Sifted Softasilk Cake Flour (or regular cake flour)
One & $\frac{3}{4}$ Cups	Sugar
One & $\frac{1}{3}$ Teaspoons	Double-Acting Baking Powder
One & $\frac{1}{4}$ Teaspoons	Baking Soda
One Teaspoon	Salt
$\frac{2}{3}$ Cup	Cocoa Powder
$\frac{2}{3}$ Cup	High-Grade Shortening
$\frac{2}{3}$ Cup	Water (first addition)
$\frac{1}{3}$ to $\frac{2}{3}$ Cup (about 3 eggs worth)	Unbeaten Eggs (Approximately 3 large eggs)
$\frac{1}{3}$ Cup	Water (second addition)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour cake pans (e.g., two 8-inch or 9-inch round pans, or a 9x13 inch pan, though pan size is not specified on the card).
2. In a large bowl, sift together two and $\frac{1}{4}$ cups of sifted Softasilk flour, one and $\frac{3}{4}$ cups of sugar, one and $\frac{1}{3}$ teaspoons of double-acting baking powder, one and $\frac{1}{4}$ teaspoons of baking soda, and one teaspoon of salt.
3. Add $\frac{2}{3}$ cup of cocoa powder, $\frac{2}{3}$ cup of high-grade shortening, and $\frac{2}{3}$ cup of water to the dry ingredients.
4. Beat vigorously with a spoon for 2 minutes, or with an electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes.
5. Add $\frac{1}{3}$ to $\frac{2}{3}$ cup of unbeaten eggs (approximately 3 large eggs) and another $\frac{1}{3}$ cup of water.
6. Beat for 2 more minutes.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
8. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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