Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 3 c. sugar
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/4 c. milk
  • Chocolate Glaze
  • 1 c. butter, softened
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 c. cocoa
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Method

  • Beat shortening and butter 2 minutes or until creamy. Add sugar, beating 5 to 7 minutes. Add eggs; beat just until yellow disappears. Add flour, soda, salt and cocoa; alternate with milk. Mix at low speed until blended. Stir in vanilla. Pour into a Bundt pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes and then cool on wire rack. Spoon Chocolate Glaze over cake, if desired.