3/4 c  Boiling water
3 oz Chocolate squares
2 1/4 c  Sifted cake flour
1 1/2 ts Baking soda
3/4 ts Baking powder
3/4 ts Salt
3/4 c  Shortening
1 7/8 c  Brown sugar
3    Eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 ts Vanilla
3/4 c  Sour milk

Pour boiling water over chocolate; stir over low heat until smooth and
thick; cool. Sift flour, soda, baking powder and salt together. Cream
shortening with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and beat thoroughly. Blend in
chocolate and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately in
small amounts, beating well after each addition. Pour into greased pans and
bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Makes 3 (8 inch) layers. Randy
Rigg