Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
5 eggs
2¼ cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour milk or buttermilk

Method

1. Stir shortening to soften.
2. Gradually add sugar, creaming till light and fluffy.
3. Blend in vanilla extract and cooled chocolate.
4. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each.
5. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition.
6. Bake in 3 paper-lined 9 x 1½-inch round pans in moderate oven at 350° F for 20 to 25 minutes.

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