Barney'S Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/3 c. flour
2/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. powdered cocoa
1 3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c. slightly sour milk or 1 1/2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Sift flour, soda, salt and the cocoa together 3 times.
Cream the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy; add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add the dry ingredients alternately with the sour milk and vanilla; beat for another 4 minutes.
Turn into a 13 x 9-inch pan, which has been greased and floured.
Bake in a moderate oven at 325\u00b0 until done (30 to 40 minutes).
Cool, frost and serve.
Makes 20 generous servings.