2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
4 rounded tbsp. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour, not sifted
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. boiling water

Cream the sugar, shortening and eggs. Add 1 cup buttermilk a little at a time.

4 rounded tbsp. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Last of all add 3/4 cup boiling water. Put into the pans immediately and into the oven.

Bake in greased and floured 9 x 13 pan or two 9 inch round pans. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. After it cools, frost with fudge frosting.