14-Layer Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the shortening and sugar; add eggs, one at a time, beating between each addition.
2. 2
   Add half the flour and half the milk.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Add remaining flour and milk.
5. 5
   Mix well and add vanilla.
6. 6
   Grease (using butter) and flour pans.
7. 7
   Put 2 or 3 tablespoons of batter in each layer, enough to cover bottom. Layers do not have to brown.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° until dry.
9. 9
   Cook about 6 at a time by putting them on both racks of the oven.
10. 10
    Do not wash pans between layers.
11. 11
    Wipe with paper towel and regrease with butter and flour.
12. 12
    Have chocolate filling ready and pour over layers as they get done.