Devil's Food Cake II

4 Reviews

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 1 hr

“A dark chocolate cake made with shortening and cake flour.” - by LeAnne

Ingredients

3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 3/4 cups white sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs

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Original recipe yields 2 - 9 inch pans

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (9 inch) pans. In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat shortening until smooth. Add flour mixture, 1 cup of the milk and vanilla. Mix on low speed until flour is dampened, then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs, remaining 1/3 cup milk and melted chocolate. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
383 cal
19%

Fat
16.7 g
26%

Carbs
55.9 g
18%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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zavi

Aug. 5, 2009

"This cae is delicious! The only issue was I had to cook it for forty minutes. I would definitely recommend...." See more"

pastrychefjes

Apr. 23, 2009

"This recipe was very easy and very good.My husband made this cake for my birthday,he is not a cook/baker at all!Icing we used was Italian buttercream...." See more"