2 c. brown sugar
Scant 1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. sour milk
1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. sifted flour
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Cream sugar and shortening thoroughly. Blend in beaten eggs. Add sour milk alternately with flour and cocoa. Stir in vanilla. Add soda dissolved in boiling water. Beat in two 8 inch layered pans, greased. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Makes a moist cake.