2 oz. baking chocolate
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sour milk

Heat chocolate, water and shortening in top of double boiler until melted. Combine sugar and beaten eggs in bowl. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture and slightly cooled chocolate mixture to eggs and sugar. Beat 2 minutes. Pour into two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans. Bake 30-35 minutes in 375 degree oven. HINT: Line bottom of greased pans with wax paper.