1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sour or buttermilk
1/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. and 1/2 c. hot water mixed
1/4 tsp. salt

Add ingredients all together. Beat well. Put in paper fluted cups. Bake 350 degrees 15 minutes or until done. Yield 24. Ice with favorite icing.