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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs until fluffy. Beat 5 minutes with mixer. Blend flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda, and salt. Add water and vanilla. Blend with mixer at low speed. Bake for 20-25 minutes. When cooled cut out circle in top of cupcake, spoon out cake and keep only top of cupcake. Fill with Cool Whip and replace top. Garnish with powdered sugar. Refrigerate to keep longer.