Marsha's Cocoa Cake

Marsha is one of the original Sirens of Sherwood and is also one of our innkeepers who minds the store while we are away gallivanting around the planet. This is a one of her favorite breakfast cakes.

Marsha's Cocoa Cake
2 Cups flour
3/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tp. baking soda
1/2 tp. salt
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 Cup) butter, softened
1 3/4 Cups light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tp. vanilla
1 1/3 Cups water
Confectioners sugar for dusting

Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Beat together butter and brown sugar, then add eggs, then beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture and water alternately until combined. Pour into greased 9x2 inch round cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. Test for doneness, then cool in pan 1 hour. Dust with confectioners sugar.

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