1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 whole eggs
2 egg yolks, save whites
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. cocoa
4 c. plain flour

Mix as listed. Drop by spoonful onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees or until done.

FILLING:

2 egg whites
2 tsp. vanilla
4 tbsp. flour
4 tbsp. milk
3/4 c. Crisco
4 c. xxxx sugar

When cakes are completely cold put two of them together with the filling.