Ingredients

  • 2 c. plain flour
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 4 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon (optional)

Method

  • Sift flour and sugar together; set aside.
  • Bring butter, water, shortening and cocoa to a boil.
  • Pour boiled mixture over flour and sugar.
  • Mix buttermilk, soda, eggs and vanilla.
  • Add to mixture.
  • (Cinnamon is optional.)
  • Pour into greased and floured 11 x 16-inch pan and bake at 400° for 25 minutes.