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

Cream together shortening, sugar, eggs until fluffy. Beat 5 minutes at high speed on mixer. Sift dry ingredients together and mix in alternately with water and vanilla (low speed). Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.