"This cake recipe comes from Josie S. Kilpack's third culinary novel "Devil's Food Cake"...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup sour milk (1 cup milk + 2 teaspoons white vinegar or lemon juice, OR use 1 cup buttermilk)
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2 cups flour
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2 cups sugar
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2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 cup boiling water
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon mint extract (optional)*