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Heidi, thanks for sharing this great version of choco cake. Now, I was wondering...how many miles do I need to walk to shed those very tiny calories?
Flavourful wishes, Claudia
Alan Jackson's Chocolate Cake (my now favorite chocolate cake recipe)
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