The Honorable
James S. Gilmore III

former Governor, Virginia

Specialty Recipe

Fudge Cake

After a busy day of governing the Commonwealth of Virginia, I like to sit down to my favorite dinner of Virginia crabcakes. Some days if I am lucky, I can indulge in my favorite dessert, which is fudge cake. I am including these recipes so that you too can enjoy these delicious treats. I encourage you all to come visit the beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia. James S Gilmore, III, Governor of Virginia

Ingredients

4 ounces baking chocolate

2 sticks butter or oleo (one of each is good)

4 eggs

2 cups sugar

1 cup sifted flour

1 teaspoon vanilla

Powdered sugar (optional)

In a saucepan, melt together the baking chocolate and butter. Let the mixture cool. Beat the eggs well. While beating, sift in the sugar. Add 1/2 of the melted chocolate to the eggs. While beating slowly, add the sifted flour. Add the remaining melted mixture and add vanilla. Pour mixture into a pan lined with wax paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, being careful not to overcook. Once cooled, invert and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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