3/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/4 c. white sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. cocoa
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. milk
2 eggs

Sift all the dry ingredients. Add 2/3 cup milk and shortening; mix together. Add 1/3 cup milk and 2 eggs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.