Philadelphia Red Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, mix together the milk and the lemon juice or vinegar. Set aside.
3. 3
   Cream together the butter or margarine and the sugar. Separate the eggs, keeping two of the whites and all of the yolks. Beat the egg yolks.
4. 4
   Dissolve the cocoa in the hot water.
5. 5
   Add the soured milk mixture, the yolks, the cocoa, and the vanilla to the creamed mixture. Add the flour and soda. Beat at a low speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Beat 2 of the egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter and pour into a greased loaf pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes.