: My family is made up of 2 adults who like cakes but find the standard 2-layer 9"round cake recipes to be too much cake to eat.

: I'd like to have a versatile white cake recipe that only makes one 9"round layer or an 8" sq. layer. I can always split the single layer and ice it like a standard 2-layer. I'd also appreciate some variations on that recipe to make it into a chocolate, or fruit-flavored or something different from just white cake.

: Unfortunately, I'm not real imaginative when it comes to cooking so my sweet-tooth would appreciate some help.

Here is a small but good recipe to try.

EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Easy

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c. flour
3 Tbsp. cocoa
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg well beaten
1/2 c. melted shortening or marg.
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sour milk

Mix dry ingredients together well in a medium sized bowl. Then, in a small
bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. (To make sour milk, add 1 Tbsp.
vinegar to a cup of regular milk.) Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture,
and beat well, but not too long. Grease and flour a 8 x 8 cake pan. Pour
batter into pan. Bake in a preheated oven 350 deg. for 30 - 35 min. until
a toothpick inserted, comes out dry, or the cake springs back when touched.
Dust with icing sugar or spread with you favorite frosting. Try Mocha Icing!

* Exported from MasterCook *

MOCHA ICING

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Frostings And Fillings Easy

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c butter or margarine
1 1/2 c icing sugar
2 tbsp cocoa
2 tbsp strong coffee
1 tsp vanilla

Cream butter and sugar together, stir in cocoa, coffee and vanilla. Add a
bit more icing sugar if needed. Mix until smooth and of spreading
consistency. Double this recipe for a large layer cake. Excellent on a
chocolate cake!

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NOTES : Easy, tastes great and is perfect for a single layer 8 inch cake,
allowing for a middle layer of filling too!

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