Black Midnight Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. cocoa
1 1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 c. water
3/4 c. shortening
2 eggs (1/3 to 1/2 c.)
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan or two 9-inch or three 8-inch round layer pans.
Measure all ingredients into a large mixer bowl.
Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
Pour into pan(s).
Bake in oblong pan about 45 minutes or layers for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool.
If desired, frost cake.