1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. lard
1 c. hot water or coffee
2 eggs
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

SMALLER CAKE - 8X8 PAN:

1 2/3 c. flour
1 big 1/2 c. sugar
1 sm. tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/3 c. lard
1/2 c. hot water
1 egg
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream lard and sugar. Mix dry ingredients together, alternately dry and hot water. Bake 350 degrees 25 to 30 minutes until done.