Devil's Food Cake

Contributor:  Shirley Busteed
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"This recipe was given to me when I was a bride by Artie Welling Farthing.  It's still my family's favorite cake."

1 1/2 cups sugar
8 T cocoa
1 cup sour milk
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups flour
1 cup boiling water
2 eggs
salt
2 tsp soda

Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs.  Alternate dry ingredients with sour milk.  Last, add soda to boiling water and add to cake.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes in a 10 x 13" pan.


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