Devil's Food Cake

By jann

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 1/2 cup sifted cake flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cup cold water

Preparation

Step 1

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

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

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

4. Fold into batter; blend well.

5. Bake in 2 greased and lightly floured 9 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pans, at 350 degrees for about 30 to 35 minutes or 9 x 13 inch pan. Check at 25 minutes. Do not overcook