Black Midnight Devil'S Food - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. hot water or hot coffee
1 1/2 c. sifted Gold Medal flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Combine cocoa and hot water.
Stir to dissolve completely.
Add to creamed shortening, sugar and eggs alternately with dry ingredients, sifted together.
Bake in two round 8-inch layers (1 inch thick) or an 8-inch square (1 1/2 inches thick) pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 30 to 35 minutes for layer or 45 to 55 minutes for square.