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

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and beat well. Add flour sifted with salt, baking powder, soda and cocoa alternately with milk and vanilla. Add coffee. Bake 18 to 20 minutes.