1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. cocoa
1/2 c. soft shortening
2/3 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. milk

Sift together into bowl flour, sugar, salt and cocoa. Add shortening, and milk. Beat 2 minutes. Add another 1/3 cup milk and eggs and vanilla. Beat two more minutes. Pour into pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.