Devil'S Food Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. milk
3 sq. Baker's unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. red food coloring

Preparation

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda.
Stir shortening until soft.
Add flour mixture and 1 cup milk.
Mix to dampen flour.
Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer or 300 strokes by hand.
Add remaining milk, eggs, chocolate and food coloring.
Beat 1 minute longer.
Bake at 350\u00b0 in 3 (8-inch) pans for 30 to 35 minutes.