From our mom, Karen VanOrden
Cream very well until light and fluffy
2 Cups sugar and 1 Cup shortening.
Add: 2 eggs, beating well after each.
Add: 1 cup milk, including 1 Tablespoon vinegar to sour it.
Mix together: 1 cup boiling water and 1/3 cup cocoa. Add it to the above mixture.
Mix together and add: 2 teaspoons soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoons vanilla, and 3 cups flour.
Mix until smooth
Bake at 350 – 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes until dome.
This cake can be made into a 3 layer cake or a large cookie sheet for sheet cake. It is also good for a bunt cake.
Frost with chocolate icing or German chocolate icing.
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