The Swish Brook

I saw the earlier post on a recipe and thought I'd add this one from my recipe book. I wrote this in my book in about 1988 just like this which I copied verbatim from the recipe, and I don’t know if I got it from Barbara Palmer or my father Ed Foerch (Barbara's brother), but my dad says this was always his favorite cake. I might have a few more kicking around - if I do, I'll post them.

Grandma’s Chocolate Cake

1 egg
1 cup sugar
½ cup cocoa
Pinch of salt
½ cup Crisco
½ cup sour milk – to make, add one teaspoon vinegar
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ cup boiling water
1 ½ cup flour
½ teaspoon baking soda (level)
½ teaspoon baking powder

Mix all together and bake at 350 degrees until toothpick comes out clean.