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

Mix sugar, shortening and eggs. Add cocoa and hot water and stir until dissolved. Sift flour, salt, soda and baking powder together. Add to creamed mixture alternately with hot water. Add vanilla. Bake 50 to 55 minutes in a moderate oven, 350 degrees. When cool, frost.