Iowa Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Put shortening and sugar in mixing bowl; cover with boiling water.
Sift dry ingredients and add to hot mixture.
Then add eggs and vanilla.
Stir.
Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 45 minutes.