Spiced Devil's Food Cake

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 3 cups sifted cake flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 beaten eggs
• 4 ounces melted chocolate squares
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup boiling water

Recipe

• 1 sift flour, spices, baking soda and salt together 3 times.
• 2 cream shortening with sugar and vanilla until fluffy. add beaten eggs and chocolate and beat thoroughly.
• 3 add sifted dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately in small amounts, beating well after each addition.
• 4 add boiling water and blend. pour into greased pans and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.