Heirloom Depression Cake

Cream lard and sugar together in bowl. Mix in flour, cocoa and cream oftartar. Stir in the milk and vanilla and then the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the boiling water and then the baking soda (in the little water). Pour into a greased cake pan. It makes a High 8x8" cake or a low 9x13" cake. Bake at 350F for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Frost with icing of your choice when cool or sprinkle with powdered sugar.