Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In small bowl, stir together cocoa and boiling water until smooth; set aside.
Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour 2 round pans.