2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sour milk
1 c. hot water

Sift flour and cocoa. Place shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in mixer. Add soda and sour milk to above mixture. Alternate flour and cocoa to mixture. Add hot water. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Very moist not to be a layer cake - best in long pan or cup cakes.