1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. milk
2 eggs
3 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 c. nuts, chopped

Cream shortening. Add dry ingredients; mix well. Add 3/4 cup of milk. Beat 2 minutes. Add eggs, unsweetened chocolate (melted), remaining milk. Beat 1 minute. Add 1 cup nuts. Turn batter into greased pan 13 x 9 x 2 inches. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. This cake may be baked in two 9 inch layers in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes. Omit nuts in layers.

Note: With butter, butter or lard, use 1 cup milk plus 2 tablespoons. With vegetable oil, use 1 1/4 cups milk. Cocoa may be substituted for chocolate. Sift 2/3 cup cocoa with dry ingredients.