3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. Crisco
1 c. boiling water

Add flour, sugar and cocoa. Add Crisco. Pour boiling water over Crisco. Let set a little while. Add:

2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
2 level tsp. baking soda

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done.

Use vinegar to sour milk if no sour cream.