2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
1 c. warm mashed potatoes
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. plain flour
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Add potatoes. Put in sifted dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Add vanilla and nuts.

Bake in 2 or 3 layers at 300°F until inserted toothpick comes out clean.