1 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. cocoa
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
Another 1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together - flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cocoa. Add shortening and 1/2 cup milk. Beat 2 minutes. Add - 2 egg and 1/4 cup milk. Fold in vanilla. Bake in 9 x 13 inch pan (well greased) for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. This makes 2 dozen cupcakes.