Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup boiling water

Directions

Combine first six ingredients (through milk) and beat. Add dry ingredients, mix and then water. Bake at 350° for approximately 30-35 minutes in a greased and floured 9 x 13 pan.

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