Chocolate Cake for 100

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Chocolate Cake for 100

 

3 pounds all-purpose flour

4 pounds granulated sugar

2-1/4 tablespoons salt

4 tablespoons baking powder

1 pound unsweetened cocoa powder

6 ounces nonfat dry milk

4-1/4 cups shortening

6-2/3 cups water

20 eggs

4 tablespoons vanilla

 

 

 

Blend flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cocoa and dry milk together in a large

mixing bowl. Add shortening and 4-2/3 cups water (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons)

to dry ingredients. Beat until well-blended. Scrape down bowl and beat again

at a faster pace for 2 minutes. Combine eggs, remaining 2 cups water and the

vanilla. Add slowly to creamed mixture while beating. Once mixture has been

incorporated, beat for 3 minutes.

 

Divide batter into 2 greased and floured 18- by 26-inch sheet pans.

Bake 30-35 minutes at 375 degrees. Once cooled, top with icing or

whipped cream.