Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and flour (or use cocoa powder) two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. 2
   Cream butter,shortening, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Blend in eggs.
4. 4
   Combine baking soda, baking cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
5. 5
   Add alternately with the milk to the batter.
6. 6
   Blend well.
7. 7
   Pour into prepared pans.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool 10 minutes and remove from pans.
10. 10
    Cool completely on wire racks.
11. 11
    Frost with your favourite icing.