Categories: Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 c boiling water
• 2 heaping tbsp cocoa
• 2 c sugar
• 1/2 c shortening
• 2 eggs
• 2 c flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 c buttermilk

Directions

1. Combine baking soda, water, & cocoa.

2. Set aside to cool.

3. Mix together sugar, shortening, & eggs.

4. Add four, salt, vanilla, & baking powder to the buttermilk.

5. Stir in cocoa mixture.

6. Mix all ingredients together well.

7. Pour in well greased & floured 9×13 inch pan.

8. Bake at 350 degrees.

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