2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
3 heaping tbsp. cocoa
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. shortening
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in milk

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, then cocoa and sour cream (may be prepared by adding 1 tablespoon vinegar to 1/2 cup regular milk). Add flour, vanilla and boiling water last. Batter is quite thin. Beat well and bake 25 minutes at 375 degrees.