Real Red Devil'S Food Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. Softasilk flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. cocoa
1/2 c. soft shortening
1 c. milk
2 eggs (1/3 to 1/2 c.)
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour 2 layer pans, 8 or 9 1/2-inch.
Measure flour by dip-level-pour method or by sifting. Blend in bowl flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cocoa.
Add shortening and 2/3 cup milk.
Beat 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer or 300 vigorous strokes by hand.
Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly.
Add rest of milk, eggs and vanilla.
Beat 2 more minutes, scraping bowl frequently.