| Ingredients |
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| 1/2 Scant cup Shortening |
| 2 T. chocolate |
| 1 t soda |
| 1 cup boiling water |
| 1 cup sugar |
| 1 egg |
| 1 1/2 cup flour |
| 1 t baking powder |
| 1 t vanilla |
| Descriptions |
| 'Combine shortening,chocolate,soda and boiling water and let stand. Add sugar and egg,then add remaining ingredients. Bake.' |
| Special Notes |
| The story is told that Grandma Marie McGwin worked in a hotel in Fargo North Dakota at a very young age. She always baked the congressman this special chocolate cake when he stayed at the hotel. |
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