While the cakes cool, make the frosting by beating 1/3 cup shortening and three cups powdered sugar. Stir in three tablespoons of heavy cream and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Add three ounces of ...

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After years of baking cakes for every occasion, this rich and easy chocolate cake became our family’s go-to birthday favourite — and now the recipe is yours too.

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