Devil'S Food Cake Soaked In Rum - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening or 1/2 cup of softened butter
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 ounces chocolate, melted
3 -6 ounces dark rum

Preparation

Mix flour, soda, salt and sugar into food processor.
Pulse with metal blade; set aside.
Cream shortening in mixer until soft.
Add sifted dry ingredients and 3/4 cups milk.
Mix till well blended.
Add vanilla, eggs, and melted chocolate, and remaining milk.
Beat 1 minute longer.
Pour into well greased and floured 2 9-inch layer pans.
Bake in 350 degreeee oven for 30 minutes.
Set on wire rack for 5 minutes then invert; poke holes with fork all over one side of cake and pour rum on both layers.
Let rest for 30 minutes or overnight.
Then frost with my Recipe #51345.