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

Do not beat or mix any of ingredients until all are together. Break egg into mixing bowl, then add other ingredients in order given. Beat mixture until well blended. Pour into greased cake pan or bake as cupcakes. Bake in 350 degree oven about 30 minutes. Dissolve soda in hot water.