Cocoa Fudge Cake

== Description ==
Betty Crocker's Cook Book for Boy's and Girls, out of copyright
== Ingredients ==
* 1% cups sifted flour
* 1⅓ cups sugar
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 6 tablespoons cocoa
* ½ cup soft shortening
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 eggs 
== Directions ==
# Heat oven to 350°F.
# Grease and flour 13-inch oblong pan.
# Sift first five ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
# Add shortening, vanilla and buttermilk.
# Beat vigorously for 2 minutes (300 strokes).
# You can use an electric mixer if you scrape the sides down often. Use medium speed.
# Add eggs. Beat 2 more minutes.
# Scrape batter together and be sure it is all blended.
# Pour into prepared pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes.
# Cool on rack.
# Ice, in or out of pan, with Quick Fudge Icing.
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Category:Buttermilk Recipes
Category:Cake Recipes
Category:Cocoa Recipes
Category:Kid-friendly Recipes