"Magdalena Bassett" > wrote in message
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> Hi,this is one of my recipes for a chocolate cake, which is so easy, a
> child can do it (and has). Always comes out great, keeps moist for 3-4
> days, can be used in bundt form or cupcakes.
>
> The batter comes out very thin, so don't be alarmed.
>
> Chocolate Cake with Boiling Water
>
> Preheat the oven to 345°F.
> In a bowl of a mixer, place:
>
> 3/4 cup cocoa
> 1 + 3/4 cup white flour
> 1+1/2 teaspoons baking powder
> 1+1/2 teaspoons baking soda
> 2 cups sugar
> 2 eggs
> 1/2 cup canola oil (cooking oil)

For the sake of us ignorant englishmen, how much is a cup?

Cups here come in different sizes.
>
> Mix all on high for 2 minutes, add 1 cup of boiling water, mix well. Use
> spatula to mix all batter from the bottom and sides of the bowl. Pour into
> buttered and floured bundt form, bake 45 min or until done in the center
> (the toothpick method).
>
> Magdalena Bassett