1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. hot coffee

Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly. Add egg and beat well. Add flour sifted with salt, baking powder, baking soda and cocoa alternately with milk and vanilla and coffee. Fill greased cupcake pans two-thirds full. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.