Cocoa Devil'S Food Cake Recipe
Summary
Main IngredientCocoa
Ingredients
| Cake flour | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sifted | |
| Baking soda | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| 6 tablesp. cocoa | ||
| 6 tablesp. shortening | ||
| Granulated Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 egg, unbeaten | ||
| 1 c. bottled milk or 1/2 c. evaporated milk and 1/2 c. water | ||
| Vanilla extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
Directions
Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa together 3 times.
Work shortening with a spoon until fluffy and creamy.
Gradually add sugar, while continuing to work with a spoon until light.
Add egg and beat very thoroughly.
Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, a small amount at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
Add vanilla, then bake in 2 greased and floured 8" layer cake pans in a moderate oven of 350°F for 30 min or until done.
Work shortening with a spoon until fluffy and creamy.
Gradually add sugar, while continuing to work with a spoon until light.
Add egg and beat very thoroughly.
Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, a small amount at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
Add vanilla, then bake in 2 greased and floured 8" layer cake pans in a moderate oven of 350°F for 30 min or until done.
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