1/2 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, separated
2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1/2 c. cocoa (regular type, dry)
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. cold water
Sea Foam Frosting
Shadow Icing

Cream shortening and 1 cup of the sugar until light. Add vanilla and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with cold water, beating after each addition.

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter; blend well. Bake in 2 greased and lightly floured 9 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pans at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.