4 sq. Bakers unsweetened chocolate
2/3 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
Nuts or coconut

Melt chocolate. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and salt. Add and mix vanilla and flour. Add and mix melted chocolate. Nuts and/or coconut optional. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.