This comes from "The Cook's Book," put out by the Miriam
Lodge (Baltimore) in 1977 as a fundraiser.
RING OF BLACK BOTTOM CAKE
In small bowl, beat and set aside:
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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8 ounces cream cheese
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1 egg
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12 ounces chocolate chips
In larger bowl, mix:
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup vegetable oil
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2 eggs
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3 cups flour
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3/4 cup cocoa
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 cup hot water
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1 cup milk
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
1. Pour half of the batter into a 10" greased tube pan.
2. Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly in the middle of the batter.
3. Top with remaining batter.
4. Bake at 350F for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours