2 c. white sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 scant tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
3 c. flour
2 c. sour milk
1/2 c. melted lard
Vanilla to taste
Powdered sugar

To make sour milk. Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup milk and let stand for 10-15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 13 x 9 pan. Sift together all dry ingredients. Add melted lard and beat. Flavor with vanilla. Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.