1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. cold water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs. Stir well. Add cold water; stir; and add remaining ingredients. Pour into greased 9"x13" pan; bake at 350 degrees 30 to 40 minutes. Frost with white boiled frosting. (Boil white sugar and cream to a soft boil (232 degrees) stage; cool until cold and stir until it has the consistency of powdered sugar frosting.) This cake is best if frosted and left to set overnight; it absorbs the moisture from the cream.