Gramma Behr Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz. bitter chocolate
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. boiling water
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
Butter Cream Frosting*

Preparation

Cut up 4 ounces bitter chocolate and 1/2 cup shortening in bowl; add 1 cup boiling water.
Stir until melted.
Add 2 cups sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 cups flour, sifted with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
Add to first mixture, then add 2 teaspoons vanilla.
Bake in 8-inch or 9-inch pans.
For 8-inch bake 25 minutes at 350\u00b0; for 9-inch bake 20 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Depending on your stove, test the cake before taking out of oven.
Use a wooden toothpick.
It's done if the toothpick comes out cleanly.