Ingredients

2 C. sifted cake flour
1 1/2 C. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. shortening
1 1/2 C. buttermilk
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted

Cooking Instructions

Sift cake flour, sugar, soda, cream of tartar and salt into large mixer bowl. Add shortening, half the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Mix in remaining buttermilk and melted chocolate. Beat additional 2 minutes. Spread into 9x9x13-inch greased cake pan. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes. Cool in pan.
 
 
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