Magnificent Chocolate Cake

Directions

Preheat oven to 325℉ (160℃).

Melt chocolate and set aside to cool.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixer bowl.

Add Crisco, cooled chocolate, and 1½ cup milk.

Blend on low speed.

Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed, scrape sides of bowl frequently.

Blend in beaten eggs, remaining milk and vanilla.

Continue beating for 2 minutes, stir in chopped nuts.

Turn batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan; spread evenly.

Tap pan lightly on a table or counter top to break up any large air bubbles.

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool cake for 20 minutes in pan on a rack, remove from pan, and cook cake completely on rack.