2 cup sugar
2/3 cup lard
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup cocoa
2-1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour milk or buttermilk
1 cup boiling water
Cream lard, add eggs and cocoa. Sift together dry ingredients and add to first mixture. Add milk and water and mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.