Grandma Foy's Chocolate Cake

Last weekend we celebrated GBaby's first birthday.  Her birthday is two days short of falling on the same day my Grandma Foy celebrated her birthday for many years.  In honor of my Grandma, I made Grandma Foy's Chocolate Cake for GBaby's birthday.  My Mom was here to help which was good since she'd made it with the Master.  It was a hit!

Grandma Foy's Chocolate Cake

2 Eggs

2 cups Flour

2 cups Sugar

3/4 cups Shortening

1 teaspoon Vanilla

1/2 cup Bakers Cocoa

1 cup Boiling Water

1/2 cup Milk

1 Tablespoon White Vinegar

1  teaspoon Baking Soda

1/2 teaspoon Salt

Directions:

1.  Mix together Eggs, Flour, Sugar, Vanilla and Shortening.

2. In a small bowl, dissolve cocoa in boiling water.  Add to first mixture and blend.

3.  In another small bowl, mix Milk, Vinegar, Baking Soda, and Salt.  Add to batter and mix thoroughly.

4.  Pour into a greased 9x13 cake pan.  If you are planning to remove the cake to decorate, add flour to prepare the pan as well.

5.  Bake at 325 until center pops up when poked or toothpick comes out clean.

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