My Mom's Chocolate Cake

A simple, old-fashioned chocolate cake. Great with a chocolate glaze.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 294 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ½ cup hot water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, melt together the shortening and cocoa. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and egg. Mix buttermilk with baking soda, salt and vanilla, then blend into chocolate mixture. Beat in flour. Stir in hot water. Pour into prepared pan.