1 Follow directions below
Grease and flour two 9″ layer pans or one 9″ x 13″ pan Cream together until
fluffy: 2/3 cup softened shortening 1 2/3 cups sugar Beat in thoroughly 3
eggs Blend together: 2/3 cup cocoa 1 1/3 cups cold water Sift together: 2
cups sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon
salt Stir in alternately with cocoa water mixture. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Pour into prepared pans. Bake until cake tests done. Cool. For a
striking color contrast spread a snowy white frosting between layers and
over top and sides. Bake at 350 – 30-35 minutes for layers and 35-45
minutes for oblong.
Yields
12 servings