Hershey Bar Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate bar in 6 ounces chocolate syrup over very low heat.
2. 2
   Add remaining syrup, stirring to be sure all candy is dissolved and smooth.
3. 3
   Set aside to cool.
4. 4
   Cream shortening and sugar.
5. 5
   Add eggs (1 at a time), beating after each.
6. 6
   Add syrup mixture (it should be cool).
7. 7
   Add flour and buttermilk (with soda dissolved in it) alternately.
8. 8
   Add vanilla last.
9. 9
   Bake at 325° (tube cake pan) one hour depending upon oven; some may take longer.
10. 10
    Just insert toothpick to be sure of doneness.
11. 11
    No icing necessary.
12. 12
    This cake freezes very well.