2/3 c Shortening 3 Sqs unsweetened chocolate,
2/3 c Sugar -melted
1 ts Soda 2 Eggs
1 ts Salt 1/2 c Flour
1 ts Vanilla 3/4 c Sour milk
2/3 c Molasses
Cream shortening. Add sugar gradually. Add soda, salt, and vanilla.
Mix in molasses and melted chocolate. Beat in eggs. Blend in flour
alternately with sour milk. Pour into 2 well greased and floured 8
inch layer cake pans.
Bake at 375 degrees for 24 minutes. Cool. Ice, if desired.
Yields
1 servings