Most Requested Chocolate Cake

4 eggs
1-2/3 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla, divided
2 cups flour
1-1/3 cups water
1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/4 tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup milk

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Line bottoms of pans with wax paper.

BEAT eggs, granulated sugar and 1 tsp. of the vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add flour, water, dressing, 2/3 cup cocoa, the baking soda and baking powder; beat until well blended. Pour evenly into prepared pans.

BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min.; remove from pans. Immediately remove wax paper. Cool completely on wire racks.

BEAT butter and remaining 1 tsp. vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add combined powdered sugar and 3/4 cup cocoa alternately with the milk, beating well after each addition. Use to fill and frost the cake layers.

Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 55 min Makes: 16 servings

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