"Anita Scales" > wrote in message
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> Hi!
>
> My aunt past on a few months ago and going through her things, I
discovered a
> great collection of recipes. One was a chocolate cake, which I am eager
to
> try, but, the recipe calls for not only chocolate, but a shot of
chocolate.
> What is a shot of chocolate? These recipes date back to the late 40's and
50's
> from what I can tell.

It might be shorthand for an ingredient or amount. It would be helpful if
you posted the recipe. I find that there are very few truly unique recipes,
just a few classics with some variations. Surely someone will recognize the
recipe and be able to respond. A quick Google search reveals that
"chocolate shot" is a regional name for sprinkles or Jimmies. It would be
hard to tell if this applies to your recipe without seeing it in some
context.