Red Devil'S Food Delight - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 5/8 c. sifted flour (1 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp.)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. high grade shortening
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 to 1/2 c. unbeaten eggs (2 medium)

Preparation

Sift the first 4 ingredients into bowl.
Add shortening, milk and vanilla.
Beat with electric mixer on slow to medium speed for 2 minutes.
Scrape sides and bottom of bowl frequently.
Add eggs. Continue beating 2 more minutes, scraping bowl frequently.
Pour batter into prepared pans.
Cook at 375\u00b0.
Makes 2 layers.