1/2 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 (1 oz. ea.) sq. melted unsweetened chocolate
2 eggs, unbeaten
2 cups cake flour (Swans Down)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups milk (or less if using large eggs)

Cream shortening and sugar, add chocolate. Add 2 eggs and blend. Sift dry ingredients together and add alternating with milk. Do not over-beat. Makes 3 layers.

Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or until done.

Submitted by: Frances Wright