Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening

1 1/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 cup flour

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. soga

1 tsp. Baking Powder

1/2 cup cocoa

1 cup hot water

Preparation

Sift together flour, salt, soda, and baking powder. Mix cocoa and hot water. Add all ingredients together and beat very well. Bake 35-45 minutes at 350.