1 c. shortening, part vegetable shortening
6 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
3 c. self-rising flour, sifted
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix as for layer cake. Have batter a little thinner than usual. Put 4 tablespoons batter in cake pans that have been lined with waxed paper and greased. Bake at 350 degrees a very short time. Just dry out, do not cook too long or allow to get brown. Handle very carefully when removing from pans. Allow to cook partially before removing.

CHOCOLATE FILLING:

2 c. sugar
1 1/2 sticks butter
6 heaping tbsp. cocoa
Enough water to make a paste
1 1/2 c. evaporated milk

Bring mixture to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and beat for about 1/2 minute. Start stacking layers with filling working fast.