1 c. Crisco
3 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. cocoa
3 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. hot water to which add 3 tsp. baking soda

Cream Crisco and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add cocoa. Alternate flour and salt with milk. Mix well. Add soda water. Bake 350 degrees 20-25 minutes in large pan or three 9 inch pans. Large pan = larger than 9x13 one.