Hope for More Chocolate Cake

Directions

Combine flour, soda, and coca.

Sift mixture 3 times.

In a separate bowl cream shortening.

Add sugar to shortening and cream until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat for 2 minutes after each addition.

Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beating at medium speed after each addition.

Add the vanilla.

Add the water ⅓ at a time, beating well after each addition.

Pour the batter into 2 ungreased 8-inch cake pans.

Bake in a 350℉ (180℃) F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, combine the sugar, salt, cream of tartar, egg whites, and water.

Beat with an electric mixer at top speed for 4 to 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and the simmering water and beat for 1 minute.

Add vanilla and blend.

Frost the chocolate cake.