2/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Melt shortening in 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Stir in sugar; cool. Beat eggs and vanilla and add to sugar in pan. Sift dry ingredients into pan and mix well with a fork. Add nuts. Smooth top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until center springs back. Frost if desired.