1 c. all-purpose or cake flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. water
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. buttermilk
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate, cooled

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches. Beat all ingredients in large mixing bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl continuously. Then beat on high speed for 3 minutes, while scraping bowl. Pour into pan and bake 30-35 minutes until inserted wooden toothpick comes out clean.

Serves 8-10.