Ghirardelli One Bowl Devil Cake

*from Ghirardelli

• 2 c cake flour, sifted
• 1-1/2 c sugar
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 c shortening
• 1-1/2 c buttermilk
• 3 eggs
• 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 bar (4 oz) 100% cacao unsweetened chocolate baking bar, melted.

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt into large bowl.
3. Add shortening, half the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Mix in remaining buttermilk and melted chocolate and beat an additional 2 minutes.
5. Spread into 9x13 greased cake pan and bake 40-45 minutes.
6. Allow to cool in pan.
7. Frost with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting or Mocha Buttercream Frosting
Makes 12-16 servings.