Grandma'S Thunder Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, separated
1 c. cold water
1/3 c. mashed tomatoes
2 1/2 c. cake flour
1/2 c. dry cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream together, one at a time, the shortening, sugar, vanilla and egg yolks.
Beat whites until stiff.
Fold into creamed mixture.
Add 1 cup of cold water and 1/3 cup mashed tomatoes.