Fudge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the chocolate and water in a saucepan until thick.
2. 2
   Add 1/2 cup sugar; continue cooking for 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm. Sift together the cake flour, soda and salt.
4. 4
   Cream the shortening.
5. 5
   Gradually add 1 1/4 cups sugar; cream until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
6. 6
   Beginning and ending with dry ingredients, add the milk to the creamed mixture.
7. 7
   Beat well after each addition.
8. 8
   Add cooled chocolate mixture.
9. 9
   Bake in a 350° oven until tests done.