Aunt Ag's Chocolate Cake Recipe

• LARGE RECIPE: 2 (9 inch layers) or possibly 1 (9x13) pan.
• SINGLE RECIPE: Approximately 22 cupcakes.1 c. boiling water
• 1/2 c. cocoa
• 1/2 c. butter
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking pwdr
• 4-5 sq. unsweetened chocolate
• 2 1/2 c. unsifted confectioners sugar
• 1/4 c. warm water
• 2 egg yolks or possibly one whole egg
• 6 T soft butter (I usually use butter)

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