My Mom'S Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. cocoa
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 c. hot water

Preparation

Mix as usual, adding the hot water last. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes. Use chocolate buttercream frosting for the icing.