1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. Crisco
2 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. cocoa
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 c. buttermilk

Cream butter, shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine cocoa, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.