Devil'S Food Cake Soaked In Rum

• 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

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 Recipe #51345.

flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, vegetable shortening, buttermilk, vanilla, eggs, chocolate, dark rum

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/devils-food-cake-soaked-in-rum-51343 (may not work)