Baileys Drug Store Chocolate Cake

• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, such as Crisco, plus more for greasing the dish
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the dish
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate Frosting (recipe follows)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
• (makes about 1 1/2 cups)

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
3. Using a whisk, beat together the sugar and 1/2 cup shortening.
4. Add the eggs, and whisk until light in color.
5. Add the 2 cups flour and stir until combined.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
7. Add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture alternately with the milk, stirring to combine after each addition.
8. Add the vanilla and stir until combined.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared casserole dish.
10. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and let the cake cool completely.
12. Spread the chocolate frosting over the top of the cake.
13. The cake will keep in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, for five days.
14. In a saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, cocoa powder, and evaporated milk.
15. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes.
16. Transfer the frosting to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it is thick enough to spread.
17. The frosting can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bailey-s-drug-store-chocolate-cake-378317 (may not work)