2 c. sifted cake flour 1/3 c. more milk
1-1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. unbeaten egg (1 large)
2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt 1 sq. baking chocolate, melted
1/3 c. shortening 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla 2 tbsp. water
2/3 c. milk
Line bottoms of two round layer pans 8" or 9" with parchment paper.
Sift into bowl the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add shortening, vanilla, and 2/3 c. milk. Beat with mixer 2 minutes, on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly.
Add the other 1/3 c. milk and egg. Continue beating 2 more minutes.
Pour about half of the batter into another bowl. Add mixture of chocolate, baking soda and water. Beat 1/2 minute. Place alternate spoonfuls of chocolate and white batter into pans or pan. Run knife through to give a marbled effect.
Bake layers 25-30 minutes at 350 deg. or oblong cake 30-35 minutes. When cake is cool, frost with Chocolate Icing.