"Some folks believe it was the late Frances Kitching, an innkeeper on the island, who called for the cake to be 10 layers, as it is in this recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into chunks; plus more for greasing the pans
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3 cups flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 heaping teaspoon baking powder
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2 cups sugar
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5 large eggs
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1 cup evaporated milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup water
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup evaporated milk
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5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract