- 1/4 cup (4 tbs) shortening
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened chocolate
- 1 cup sifted all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
Place shortening, chocolate, and water in a 1-quart saucepan. Heat until chocolate and shortening are melted. Remove from heat. Add sugar, salt, vanilla, and buttermilk. Stir to blend, with a plate scraper or spoon. Sift flour, baking powder, and soda together; add to chocolate mixture. Beat to blend.
Add egg; beat again until blended. Pour into a greased pan (9×9 inches) and bake in a moderate oven (350F) about 30 minutes. Frost with Quick Chocolate Frosting. Yield: 9 to 12 servings.