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Submitted by: Linda Murray from Brentwood, NH
Originally shared on the web 11/19/2012

2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1-3/4 c. sugar, divided
1/2 c. baking cocoa
2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
2/3 c. oil
2 T. vinegar
1 T. vanilla extract
2 c. cold brewed coffee or water
1/2 t. cinnamon

Add flour, 1-1/2 cups sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt to an ungreased 13"x9" metal baking pan. Stir with a fork to mix; use a spoon to form 3 wells in flour mixture. Pour oil into one well, vinegar into one well and vanilla into one well. Pour cold coffee or water over all ingredients; stir quickly with fork until well mixed. Do not beat. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle evenly over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, until cake tests done with a toothpick. Makes 12 servings.