Red Devil'S Food Cake

Name: Red Devil'S Food Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 3/4 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 eggs, separated; 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour; 1/2 c. cocoa (regular type, dry); 1 1/2 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. cold water

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, separated
2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1/2 c. cocoa (regular type, dry)
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. cold water

Directions

1

Preheat oven at 350°.
2

Cream the shortening and 1 cup of sugar until light. Add vanilla and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each.
3

Sift together dry ingredients.
4

Add to creamed mixture alternating with cold water, beating after each addition. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
5

Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter; blend well.
6

Bake in 2 greased and lightly floured 8 x 1 1/2-inch round pans at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.