Empress Chocolate Cake

Directions

Heat oven to 350-F.

Into large mixer bowl, sift flour with ground chocolate, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.

Add shortening and ¾ cup buttermilk.

Beat on low speed to combine ingredients.

Beat on medium low speed for 2 minutes.

Add remaining ¼ cup buttermilk, eggs and vanilla.

Beat additional 2 minutes.

Line two 8 by 1½ inch round cake pans with waxed paper.

Spread batter into pans.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 30 to 35 minutes.

Cool on racks 10 minutes; remove layers from pans.

After completely cooled, frost with Empress Frosting.