Ingredients
2/3 cup shortening
1 2/3 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup sourdough starter
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preparation
Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Beat well after each. Blend in sourdough starter. Sift together dry ingredients. Add flour mixture to shortening mixture alternately with 1 cup water and vanilla. Mix at low speed. Pour into two 9 inch layer plans, well greased and floured.
Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 35 minutes. frost with your favorite frosting.
