Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
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Method:
1. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt together into a large bowl.
2. Add the butter or margarine, milk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients in the bowl. Beat for 300 strokes, or for approximately 2 minutes at low speed with an electric mixer or with hands upto 15 mins.
3. Add the eggs, melted chocolate, and red food coloring to the batter. Beat an additional 300 strokes or 2 minutes at low speed or with hands 15 mins.
4. Pour into two greased and floured 8 inch layer pans. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done.
