6 c. flour
6 c. sugar
3 sticks butter
12 tsp. cocoa
1 1/2 c. shortening
3 c. water
3 tsp. baking soda
3 c. buttermilk
6 beaten eggs
3 tbsp. vanilla

Mix the flour and sugar together in large bowl. In saucepan, combine butter, cocoa, shortening and water; bring to boil. Mix with flour and sugar. Add remaining ingredients.