2 C sifted cake flour
1-1/2 C sugar
1/4 C powdered buttermilk
1/3 C cocoa
1-1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2/3 C shortening
1 C water
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs

Sift flour, sugar, powdered buttermilk, cocoa, baking soda and salt into mixer bowl.

Add shortening, water and vanilla and beat 2 minutes.

Add the eggs and beat for 2 more minutes.

Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round pans and bake for 30 minutes at 350°FF, OR pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan and bake at 350°FF for 40 minutes.