Chocolate Cake for 100

3 pounds all-purpose flour
4 pounds granulated sugar
2-1/4 tablespoons salt
4 tablespoons baking powder
1 pound unsweetened cocoa powder
6 ounces nonfat dry milk
4-1/4 cups shortening
6-2/3 cups water
20 eggs
4 tablespoons vanilla

Blend flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cocoa and dry milk together in a large
 mixing bowl. Add shortening and 4-2/3 cups water (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
 to dry ingredients. Beat until well-blended. Scrape down bowl and beat again 
at a faster pace for 2 minutes. Combine eggs, remaining 2 cups water and the
 vanilla. Add slowly to creamed mixture while beating. Once mixture has been
 incorporated, beat for 3 minutes.

Divide batter into 2 greased and floured 18- by 26-inch sheet pans. 
Bake 30-35 minutes at 375 degrees. Once cooled, top with icing or 
whipped cream.

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