Cocoa Fudge Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

Combine the sifted flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa in a large mixing bowl.

Add the soft shortening, buttermilk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes until well combined.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly.

Bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.