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Susan Cake

Cook Time40 mins
Keyword: susan

Instructions

  • Sift 1½ cups self raising flour, ¼ tsp salt and ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Add 1 tbsp coconut
  • Add 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • Cream 4 ozs shortening and ¾ cup brown sugar
  • Beat until light
  • Beat in 2 eggs one at a time
  • Add 2 tbsp cocoa dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water (cool before adding)
  • Blend well
  • Add flour mixture alternating with ½ cup milk, a small amount at a time
  • Beat smooth
  • Add ½ tsp vanilla
  • Bake in 8 x 8 x 2 ins cake pan in moderate oven for 40 mins
  • Ice with choc icing
  • Mark into squares and decorate with walnuts

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