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INGREDIENTS
[LIST][*]1 cup margarine[*]1 3/4 cups white sugar[*]3 eggs[*]1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract[*]1 1/2 cups milk[*]2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour[*]6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder[*]1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda[*]1 teaspoon salt[/LIST]DIRECTIONS
[LIST=1][*]Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside. [*]In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan. [*][COLOR=#333333]Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.