Devil'S Food Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and add sugar gradually.
2. 2
   Beat until fluffy. Add eggs and continue to beat.
3. 3
   Add vanilla.
4. 4
   Sift flour, cocoa and salt.
5. 5
   Add alternately with milk.
6. 6
   Add soda to boiling water. Stir into rest of ingredients.
7. 7
   This makes a thin batter.
8. 8
   Pour into two 8-inch pans which have been greased.
9. 9
   Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350°.