Lettie'S Red Devils Food Cake Recipe

Name: Lettie'S Red Devils Food Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1/3 c. cocoa; 1/3 c. hot water; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. soda; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. red food coloring

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/3 c. cocoa
1/3 c. hot water
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. red food coloring

1
Cream shortening and sugar well.
2
Add eggs and beat again.
3
Dissolve cocoa in hot water, add.
4
Add buttermilk alternately with dry ingredients which have been sifted together 3 times.
5
Add vanilla and food coloring and beat well again.
6
Makes 2 layers or may use 9 x 13 baking pan for a sheet cake.
7
Bake in 325u00b0 oven about 50 minutes to 1 hour.
8
This is great with a fudge or very rich chocolate icing.

1340

kcal

Calories

Fat

194

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 2 eggs, 1/3 c. cocoa, and more.

Yes, Lettie'S Red Devils Food Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lettie'S Red Devils Food Cake

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