Devil's Food Cake Soaked in Rum |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A Rich rum Chocolate cake! Check out my drunken cherries recipe and use the left over Rum for the soaking. And use the Cherries as a garnish. Check out my Creamy Chocolate Frosting! Ingredients:
2 cups sifted flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
1/2 cup vegetable shortening or 1/2 cup of softened butter |
1 cup buttermilk |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
3 ounces chocolate, melted |
3 -6 ounces dark rum |
Directions:
1. Mix flour, soda, salt and sugar into food processor.
2. Pulse with metal blade; set aside.
3. Cream shortening in mixer until soft.
4. Add sifted dry ingredients and 3/4 cups milk.
5. Mix till well blended.
6. Add vanilla, eggs, and melted chocolate, and remaining milk.
7. Beat 1 minute longer.
8. Pour into well greased and floured 2 9-inch layer pans.
9. Bake in 350 degreeee oven for 30 minutes.
10. Set on wire rack for 5 minutes then invert; poke holes with fork all over one side of cake and pour rum on both layers.
11. Let rest for 30 minutes or overnight.
12. Then frost with my Creamy Chocolate Frosting.
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