1 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
3 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Sift dry ingredients and add to egg mixture alternately with milk and vanilla. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes.