Chocolate Cupcakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. hot water
1 2/3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs

Preparation

Mix together cocoa and water until smooth, let cool.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add shortening and cooled cocoa mixture.
Beat with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
Add 2 eggs, unbeaten, beat for 2 more minutes.
Fill paper muffin liners 1/2 full and bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.