Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Brush the inside of an 8-inch square cake pan with oil and sprinkle flour over the pan.
3. 3
   Tap out excess.
4. 4
   Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, whisk together egg, oil and vanilla.
6. 6
   Stir lemon juice into milk.
7. 7
   Add to the egg mixture.
8. 8
   Stir in 1/2 cup hot water.
9. 9
   Pour into the cocoa mixture and stir until smooth.
10. 10
    Turn batter into pan.
11. 11
    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.