2 1/4 c. flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. cocoa
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 c. water
3/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9 x 13 inch pan. Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping constantly. Beat 3 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan. Bake for 45 minutes.