2 c. soft wheat flour
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. shortening or 1/2 c. butter
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk

Sift dry ingredients together. Beat in shortening and milk until smooth. Pour into greased 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees.