Preheat oven 350⁰ (moderate oven)

Sift together into bowl;

1 ¾ cups sifted all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Add;

¼ cup soft shortening
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Beat until smooth. Pour into greased and floured 9'' square pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Cut into 3'' squares. Serve hot with Chocolate Sauce (recipes listed below)

9 servings

Two chocolate sauces to choose from.

Rich Chocolate Sauce

Melt over hot water;

½ pound German sweet chocolate

With;

¼ cup water
¼ cup sugar

Stir until smooth. Remove from heat.

Blend in;

¼ cup cream

Amount: 1 cup

Glossy Chocolate Sauce

Created during WWII, when sugar was at a premium.

Melt over hot water;

2 squares unsweetened chocolate (2 oz)

Mix in and heat slowly, stirring constantly;

1 cup light corn syrup

Remove from heat immediately and stir in;

½ teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon butter

Amount: 1 cup