Devil'S Food Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
1 c. buttermilk
3/4 c. hot water

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening together.
Add eggs.
Add dry ingredients.
Alternate with buttermilk.
Mix well.
Add hot water.
Bake at 350\u00b0.
Makes 36 cupcakes or 3 large layers.