1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 c. boiling water
3/4 c. dark cocoa
1 c. milk
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda

Cream together shortening, sugar, and eggs. Then add cocoa dissolved in water. Add alternately flour, baking soda, baking powder and milk. Drop by tablespoon on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. When cool use two small cakes with your favorite vanilla icing between to make gobs.