Fudge Cake

Energy: 218 kcal
Ingredients:

• 12 ounces shortening - hydrogenated;


• 2 pounds granulated sugar;


• 1 tablespoon vanilla;


• 10 ounces eggs (about 6 total);


• 5 ounces cocoa;


• 1 1/2 cups hot water;


• 28 ounces cake flour;


• 1 teaspoon salt;


• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda;


• 3 cups buttermilk.

Instructions:

Cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed for 10 minutes, using flat beater.Add eggs and mix on medium speed for 5 minutes.Mix cocoa and hot water.Combine flour, salt, and soda.Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk and cocoa to creamed mixture on low speed. Scrape sides of bowl and beater. Continue mixing until smooth and ingredients are mixed.Scale batter into six greased 9-inch layer cake pans, 1 lb 4 oz per pan. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.Cool. Remove from pans and ice.