Devil’s Food Rum Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 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

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix flour, soda, salt and sugar into food processor.
3. Pulse with metal blade; set aside.
4. Cream shortening in mixer until soft.
5. Add sifted dry ingredients and 3/4 cups milk.
6. Mix till well blended.
7. Add vanilla, eggs, and melted chocolate, and remaining milk.
8. Beat 1 minute longer.
9. Pour into well greased and floured 2 9-inch layer pans.
10. Bake in oven for 30 minutes.
11. 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.
12. Let rest for 30 minutes or overnight.
13. Optional: Layer with frosting if desired.

Recipe by: Rita1652

(Grabbed from: https://www.food.com/recipe/devils-food-cake-soaked-in-rum-51343)