devil's food cake

Name: Devil's Food Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 1 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 3 - eggs, separated; 2 1/2 cup(s) sifted cake flour; 1/2 cup(s) cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 1/3 cup(s) cold water

(3 RATINGS)

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Russ Myers

Necedah, WI

Updated on Apr 10, 2013

An all time favorite, Devil's Food Cake topped with a fluffy frosting makes any occasion special.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, separated
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups cold water

How To Make devil's food cake

Step 1

Cream shortening and 1 cup of the sugar till light. Add vanilla and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each.

Step 2

Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with cold water, beating after each addition.
Step 3

Beat egg whites till soft peaks form; gradually add 3/4 cup of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Step 4

Fold into batter; blend well
Step 5

Bake in 2 greased and lightly floured 9 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pans, at 350 F for about 30 to 35 minutes. Fill and frost
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