Black Midnight Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. soft shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 1/4 c. flour
2/3 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Grease and flour pans.
Cream shortening, sugar and eggs until fluffy.
Add everything, alternating with water and vanilla.
Bake at 350\u00b0, 2 layers for 35 minutes or 9 x 13-inch for 40 to 45 minutes.
Frost with White Mountain Frosting.