1/2 c. Herman
1 c. water
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. non-fat dry milk
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
3 sq. melted Baker's chocolate

Combine Herman, water, flour and dry milk. Let ferment for about 3 hours in a warm place until bubbly. Set aside. Cream shortening, sugar, flavorings, salt and soda. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine this mixture and melted chocolate with Herman mixture. Pour into 2 layer pans and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. Cool and frost with any butter cream or compatible frosting.