Chocolate Mound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Cream shortening and sugar.
3. 3
   Add egg yolks, one at a time.
4. 4
   Melt chocolate in boiling water; add to creamed mixture.
5. 5
   Dissolve soda in 1/4 cup milk.
6. 6
   Alternately add flour and milk to first mixture.
7. 7
   Add vanilla and salt.
8. 8
   Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
9. 9
   Makes 6 layers.
10. 10
    Bake in 350° oven for 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Make two kinds of frosting.