1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. Saco baking cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. Saco buttermilk powder
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Have ingredients at room temperature. heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13x2 inch baking pan, or two 8 or 9-inch layer pans. Sift together dry ingredients in large mixer bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s). Bake in oblong pan 35 to 40 minutes, layer pans 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Frost as desired.