Good Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In mixing bowl, cream brown sugar and shortening.
2. 2
   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Blend in vanilla.
5. 5
   Combine dry ingredients (flour, soda, cocoa and salt); add alternately with sour cream to creamed mixture.
6. 6
   Mix on low speed until just combined.
7. 7
   Stir in boiling water until blended.
8. 8
   Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch pans.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until done.
10. 10
    Cool in pans 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool on wire racks completely before icing.