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preheat oven to 335 degrees & place the rack in the middle position.
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grease 2 9-by-2 inch round pans & line the bottms with parchment.
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combine the dry indgredients & the wet indregients in seperate bowls.set aside.
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place the butter & sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.process on low speed for 3-4 minuites.
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add the eggs to the creamed butter 1 at a time.let the first one incorporate before adding the second.
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alternately add the dry & wet ingreidients about a quarter at a time without pausing between additions.
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devide the batter into the prepared pans & bake for about 30 minuites,or until the edges come away from the pand & a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs.
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cool the cakes until the pans are cool enough to handle,then invert them onto plates.gently use an offset spatula to release the cake,if necessary.
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allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling with favorite frosting.
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if desired,finish the cake by adding chocolate curls on top & mini marshmallows along the sides.