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We had two recipes for you in this episode. Bonus episode, bonus recipe!
Chocolate cake: Baking is kind of an alchemical process, and some foods really do feel magical! Today we’re whipping up a chocolate cake. You will need 3 cups of flour, 2 cups of sugar, 6 Tbsp of cocoa powder, 2 Tbsp baking soda, 1 tsp of salt, ¾ cup of vegetable oil, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 2 tsp vanilla, and 2 cups of cold water. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Make 3 wells. Put each of the first 3 liquids into a separate well. Pour the two cups of water over everything and mix thoroughly. Bake for 50 minutes at 350º F. Enjoy plain or decorate with your favorite frosting!
Sidecar and mocktail:
Mocktail: 1 ounce organ juice. 2 ounces white grape juice. 1.5 tbsp lemon juice. ½ tsp vanilla extract. Orange slice and lemon twist to garnish.
Cocktail: 2 oz cognac or brandy. 1 oz orange liqueur or triple sec. Freshly squeezed lemon juice. Garnish with lemon and orange twist. Superfine sugar for the rim.
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Song: Clementi Piano Sonatina Op. 36 No. 3 in C Major