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Name Cinnamon Chocolate Cake
Number of People 12
List of Ingredients Cake:
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. water
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. cocoa
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Frosting:
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/3 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. finely chopped walnuts, optional
Description In bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. In saucepan, combine water, oil, butter and cocoa; bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour over dry ingredients, mix well. Add eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and baking soda; mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 15\\" X 10\\" X 1\\" baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.

Meanwhile, for frosting, combine the butter, cream, cocoa and cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is heated through. Remove from the heat; beat in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in walnuts, if desired. Carefully spread on hot cake. Cool completely.
Time 45 minutes
Difficulty (1-5) 3
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