Description: A popular food in the land of Mordor, Ringwraith’s Food Cake otherwise known as Devil’s Food Cake was one of Sauron’s favorite cakes. Why is it called Ringwraith’s Food Cake? Don’t ask me.

Submitted by: Morlothwen on 2004-09-11 09:59:11

Serves: Serves 12

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Difficulty: Intermediate

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1½ teaspoons baking soda
1½ cups milk
½ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs

Instructions

In a bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Add milk, shortening, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed till combined. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and beat 2 minutes more. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9x1½-inch round baking pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool on racks.