2/3 c. shortening
3 eggs
2 1/4 c. flour
2/3 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat shortening, sugar and eggs on high speed of mixer for 3 minutes. In separate bowl mix all dry ingredients. Next alternate dry mixture and water to the shortening, sugar and egg mixture. Mix well after adding each flour and water mixture. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.