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- 2 cups margarine (I used unsalted butter, softened)
- 3 cups sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 cup boiling water
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