Devil's Food Cake Recipe
by Carol
1 3/4 cups sifted cake flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 squares (1 ounce each) chocolate, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup vinegar 3/4 cup sweet milk Sift flour, salt, and soda together. Cream shortening and add sugar gradually. Cream until fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Add melted chocolate and vanilla; beat. Combine vinegar and milk. Add to mixture alternately with flour. Beat until smooth. Turn into 2 greased (8-inch) layer cake pans. Bake at 375 degrees F. (moderate oven) for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 2 (9-inch) layers, 1 1/2 inches deep My grandmother passed this to my mother and then to me. It's wonderful. |
