1/2 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. cocoa
1/3 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Add and alternate flour, salt and buttermilk. Add melted cocoa and water. Add vanilla, vinegar and soda. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.