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red devil's food cake

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Recipe by
RC :)
@rcrc
Reading, PA

A recipe my sister, Maxine, used to make when we were kids. No food coloring used -- It's a natural reddish shade.

yield 15 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For red devil's food cake

  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    butter or margarine
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/3 tsp
    salt
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 c
    cocoa
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 c
    boiling water

How To Make red devil's food cake

  • 1
    Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat.
  • 2
    Sift flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  • 3
    Add alternately with the buttermilk.
  • 4
    Add water and vanilla last.
  • 5
    Bake in a prepared 13x9 pan at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes. Can also be made in layers or in a tube pan.
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