| 1 | This recipe yields a generous amount of chocolate sauce to spoon over the rich dark chocolate cake. |
| 2 | Serves 4-6 cream the sugar with the shortening until fluffy. |
| 3 | Sift 2 tbsp. (30 ml) of cocoa, baking powder, flour and salt together. |
| 4 | Add the warm milk to the shortening mixture and stir in the flour mixture. |
| 5 | When well combined, place the dough in a casserole dish or loaf pan. |
| 6 | Mix 3 tbsp. (45 ml) of cocoa and brown sugar together and sprinkle over the batter. |
| 7 | Dissolve the butter in hot water and pour over the batter. |
| 8 | Bake at 350°F. for 40 minutes. |