Never Fail Cake
["1/2 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "2 beaten eggs", "1/2 c. cocoa", "1 c. sour milk or buttermilk", "1/2 c. water (hot or cold)", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda"]
["Cream shortening with sugar.", "Add beaten eggs and cocoa; mix well.", "Add sour milk or buttermilk and water alternately with flour and soda.", "Beat 150 strokes; add 3 tablespoons cold water and pinch of salt."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "cocoa", "sour milk", "water", "flour", "soda"]