2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda in 1/4 c. boiling water, use glass measuring cup
1 c. cold water
2 c. cake flour
1 tsp. vanilla
3 whole eggs, beaten in mixture 1 at a time

Cream together the sugar and shortening. Add the cocoa, salt and then stir in the soda in the boiling water. Add the cold water, cake flour, vanilla. Last add the eggs. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, 9 x 13 pan.