Chocolate Trail Drive Cake

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This recipe has been modified from a marlboro cook book that was from a man that had done trail drives for 60 years. on the trail you don't have milk and eggs and always some strong coffee and this recipe fits that bill. there is never any left when i take somewhere.

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Steps

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In 13x9 metal pan mix sugar , baking soda , cinnamon and cocoa to break up cocoa lumps then add flour.

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Then add vanilla , coffee , oil , and vinegar and mix with fork but do not beat.

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Sprinkle sugar , about 1 / 2 cup or enough to create a layer just barely white on the top.

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Bake at 350 about 30 minutes.

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Do not cover while warm or sugar topping will melt.

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I have tried glass pans but it does not do as well.

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Ingredients

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sugar, cocoa, baking soda, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, vinegar, oil, strong coffee