1 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
3 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine first 4 ingredients in saucepan. Cook over medium heat; stir often until comes to boil. Combine next 2 items and add cocoa mixture; stir well. Stir remaining ingredients. Bake in 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.