Instructions: Cream shortening. Stir in next eight ingredients and then beat for two minutes. Add eggs and melted chocolate and beat one minute more. Pour into well-greased and floured loaf pan and bake in 350 degree F oven for about one hour. Cool in pan for 10 minutes and then turn out on rack. When cold, sift confectioners sugar over top.

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