1 c. Crisco
2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. cocoa
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling water

Mix together Crisco, sugar and eggs, then add cocoa. Put baking soda in sour milk. Add vanilla, flour and salt and the boiling water goes into mixture last.

Bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes in 9 x 13 pan.