Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. cocoa powder
2/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
chocolate frosting, prepared
1/2 c. boiling water
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
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 (9 x 1 1/2-inch) round pans.
In large mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, beating well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture.
Blend in cocoa mixture.