Black Midnight Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. cake flour (not self-rising)
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 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Blend all ingredients 1/2 minute on low speed.
Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
Bake about 45 minutes.