1 c. shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/3 c. flour
1 c. hot water
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt

Mix sugar, egg, softened shortening and salt. Boil cocoa and hot water. Add baking soda. Add cocoa mixture to sugar mixture; add baking powder and flour. Do not overbeat. Put in an 8x8 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.