Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lard (or 1/2 cup shortening)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
How to Make
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Step 1: Cream lard and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla,,salt and milk (I add vinegar or lemon juice to milk, it activates baking soda about teaspoon).
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Step 2: Sift flour once, then measure.
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Step 3: Last, all dry ingredients and sift together.
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Step 4: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients
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Step 5: Bake 350 degrees 30 minutes.
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