Barney'S Chocolate Cake
["2 1/3 c. flour", "2/3 c. shortening", "3/4 c. powdered cocoa", "1 3/4 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 large eggs", "1 1/2 c. slightly sour milk or 1 1/2 c. buttermilk"]
["Sift flour, soda, salt and the cocoa together 3 times.", "Cream the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy; add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.", "Add the dry ingredients alternately with the sour milk and vanilla; beat for another 4 minutes.", "Turn into a 13 x 9-inch pan, which has been greased and floured.", "Bake in a moderate oven at 325\u00b0 until done (30 to 40 minutes).", "Cool, frost and serve.", "Makes 20 generous servings."]
["flour", "shortening", "powdered cocoa", "baking soda", "vanilla", "sugar", "salt", "eggs", "sour milk"]