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Marble Cake

  Moist, buttery, and swirled with vanilla and chocolate—this marble cake is a timeless treat everyone loves. INGREDIENTS For the Cake ½ cup natural cocoa powder, such as Hershey's 2½ cups sugar, divided ½ cup water 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, best quality such as Ghirardelli, broken into 1-in pieces 1 cup buttermilk (see note) 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened For the Glaze 5 tablespoons unsalted butter ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS For the Cake Preheat the oven to 325°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray a 10-in (12-cup) Bundt pan generously with nonstick cooking spray with flour, such as Baker's Joy or Pam with Flour. In a small saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, ½ cup of the sugar, and the water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, whisking until...

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Farmers Protest in Brussels for Better Market Conditions

 


Farmers from across Europe are protesting in Brussels, the EU capital, to demand better market conditions. The farmers are blocking traffic in the city, causing major disruptions. 

The protest is part of a wave of farmer protests that have swept across Europe in recent months. The farmers are demanding that their issues be put on the summit agenda and that they be given better market conditions. The climax of the protest is set for Thursday, when farmers plan to protest outside EU headquarters during a summit of government leaders. The protest is expected to be large and disruptive.


 

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