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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9x13 inch pan. Cream sugar, shortening and eggs. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with boiling water. Add vanilla; beat well. Pour into pan. Bake 40 minutes.