1 egg
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Put ingredients into mixing bowl in order given. Beat until well blended and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Pan size 8 x 8 inches.