This is my grandmother's recipe.

Dom Econ Cake

4 T.Cocoa
1/4 C. shortening

Over this pour 1/2 C. Boiling water. Cool slightly and add:

1 C. sugar
1 C. flour

Add: 3/4 t. baking soda mixed in
1/4 C. sour milk
(1 t. vinegar in sweet milk)

Add: 1 egg
1 t. vanilla

Grease and flour 9x9 pan or loaf
Bake 350 oven for 40 min.