1 egg
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/8 c. sugar
1/2 c. hot water

Put in bowl in order given. Do not mix until all ingredients have been added, then beat well. Bake in moderate oven at 350 degrees in paper baking cups. Bake about 20 to 25 minutes. Frost with favorite frosting. Serves 18.