1 stick butter
3 sqs. chocolate, unsweetened or 7 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 c. plain flour (do not sift; level with spatula)
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. vanilla

Bring to boil: Butter, chocolate, water, and shortening. Pour over sugar and flour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat well with mixer. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well. Mix in buttermilk, soda, and vanilla. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Lay a piece of waxed paper over top and a dish towel over the waxed paper to keep your hands from burning. Press with hands until level or firm to make like fudge cake.