Devil's Food Cake (Chocolate Cake)

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rice/soy milk or water
1/2 cup white vegetable shortening or acceptable margarine (softened)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
Frosting

Note: If you use salted margarine, omit the salt.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.  Mix with
a spoon.  Add the shortening (or margarine), vanilla, and eggs.  Slowly add the milk
(or water) to the mixture.  Beat on low until combined.  Beat on high for about 2
minutes.  Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.  Bake in a 350 degree F.
oven for 30-35 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean.  Let cool.  Frost.  Serve.

Note: If you are not on a dairy-free diet, you can use cow's milk.

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