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

 * 1) Heat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Grease and flour 13-inch oblong pan.
 * 3) Sift first five ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
 * 4) Add shortening, vanilla and buttermilk.
 * 5) Beat vigorously for 2 minutes (300 strokes).
 * 6) You can use an electric mixer if you scrape the sides down often. Use medium speed.
 * 7) Add eggs. Beat 2 more minutes.
 * 8) Scrape batter together and be sure it is all blended.
 * 9) Pour into prepared pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes.
 * 10) Cool on rack.
 * 11) Ice, in or out of pan, with Quick Fudge Icing.