2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
Preheat the oven
Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda in a large bowl
Add softened butter or margarine (remove from refrigerator for 30 minutes beforehand)
Add milk and vanilla extract
Mix well
Beat with electric mixer for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl
Add eggs and yeast, beat for another 2 minutes
Pour into greased 9x13-inch baking dish
Bake in moderate oven for about 50 minutes or until cake is slightly loose from sides (when inserting a toothpick, it should come out clean)
Let cool for 5 minutes
Cut into squares, remove from pan, and let cool completely
Perfect for Sunday brunch and school treats.
