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BLACK CAKE

Dry ingredients:

  • 2 C flour

  • 4 tbsp. Cocoa

  • 3/4 tsp. salt

  • 1 1/3 C sugar

  • 1 1/2 tsp. soda

 

Add Liquids:

  • 3 1/2 oz (1/4C + 3 tbsp.) salad oil

  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

  • 1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar

  • 1 1/3 C cold water

 

Bake at 350 degrees at least 30 minutes

Poppy Seed Chicken

Servings:  4

4-6 Boneless chicken breasts - cover with 2" water & 2 Bay leaves.
Cover and bake @ 350 - 1 hr.
Cool & cube, discard bay leaves.

Add 1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream.
Add seasoning if desired.

Put mixture in 1 1/2 qt casserole.

Topping:

1-1/2  cup crushed Ritz crackers
1/2 cup melted margarine
1 tbl poppy seed.

Bake uncovered 350 for 35-40 min.