Mary Jo Tolbert
Sift together into bowl:
2 cups sifted flour
1 t. soda
3/4 t. salt
Add:
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. buttermilk
1 t. vanilla
Beat vigorously with spoon for 2 minutes.
Add:
3 medium unbeaten eggs
2 squares unsweetened chocolate (2 oz.), melted
Beat 2 more minutes.
Bake in oblong cake pan for 40-45 minutes or layers 30-35 minutes at 350F.