HOT WATER DEVILS FOOD CAKE

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This recipe was used for over 50 years by a German friend. Got lucky enough to have it passed to me.

Provided by Sharon Whitley

Categories     Chocolate

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c shortening
1/2 c cocoa
2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 c sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda (mixed with buttermilk)
3/4 c buttermilk
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 c hot water
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together shortening, cocoa, sugar and eggs.
  • 2. add flour, salt, buttermilk with soda, and baking powder. Mix well; then add 1 cup hot water and 1 teaspoon vanilla. This is a soft batter. Bake in two 8 inch layers pays well greased and floured or in a sheet cake. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Frost with your favorite frosting.

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