Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350° (moderate).
2. 2
   Grease well and dust with flour 2 layer pans or an oblong pan.
3. 3
   Sift flour, sugar and cocoa in mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Add shortening, milk and vanilla.
5. 5
   Beat 2 minutes on medium speed on mixture.
6. 6
   Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly.
7. 7
   Add eggs.
8. 8
   Beat 2 more minutes, scraping bowl constantly.
9. 9
   Bake 9-inch layers about 30 minutes, oblong 40 to 50 minutes, or until when touched lightly in center, no imprint remains.
10. 10
    Ice with Fudge Frosting.