Old Fashioned Moist Chocolate Cake

Submitted by Charlotte J

"This recipe is from Mrs. Lester P. Golz, from the cookbook "Heritage of Cooking" A Collection of Recipes from East Perry County, Missouri. To find out more about this cookbook read the description from the first recipe I posted from it Recipe #38782"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups flour (sifted)
• 1⁄2 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (heaping)

directions

1. Combine first eight ingredients into a mixer and beat well.
2. Add baking soda; with mixer on low, slowly add boiling water.
3. Line two 8-inch round pans with wax paper.
4. Grease and flour the sides.
5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
6. Cool for 10 minutes then remove from pans.