Devil’s Food Cake Recipe

Devil’s Food Cake Ingredients

3/4 cups Boiling water
3 oz Chocolate squares
2 1/4 cups Sifted cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons Baking soda
3/4 teaspoons Baking powder
3/4 teaspoons Salt
3/4 cups Shortening
1 7/8 cups Brown sugar
3 Eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla
3/4 cups Sour milk

Devil’s Food Cake Directions

Pour boiling water over chocolate; stir over low heat until smooth and thick; cool.
Sift flour, soda, baking powder and salt together.
Cream shortening with sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs and beat thoroughly.
Blend in chocolate and vanilla.
Add sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately in small amounts, beating well after each addition.
Pour into greased pans and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Makes 3 (8 inch) layers.