Devil'S Food Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift cocoa with 1/3 cup sugar.
2. 2
   Add milk gradually and stir until smooth.
3. 3
   Combine shortening, salt and vanilla.
4. 4
   Add 1 cup sugar gradually and cream thoroughly.
5. 5
   Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each egg.
6. 6
   Add soda to flour and sift 3 times.
7. 7
   Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with cocoa mixture, mixing after each addition until smooth.
8. 8
   Pour into 2 (9-inch) layer pans.
9. 9
   Bake in a 350° oven for 25 minutes.