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

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. Add flour, 3/4 cup water, vanilla and baking soda. Makes a soft batter. Then dissolve cocoa in 1 cup water and add to batter. Pour into greased and floured cake pans and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool and frost.