Quick Chocolate Cake

By klzrebiec

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Chocolate
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 1/2 tsps. baking soda
• 1/2 cup sour milk
• 2 eggs, beaten

Preparation

Step 1

Heat chocolate, water and shortening in top of double boiler until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and place in mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients in order listed. Beat vigorously for 2 minutes. This batter is very thin. Do not add more flour. Pour batter into greased and floured pans. Bake in moderate oven 350 degrees @ 50 minutes. ( 9"pan).