Pennsylvania Cocoa Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening (part butter)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. cold coffee
1/2 c. hot water
1 c. light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. cocoa
3/4 tsp. soda

Preparation

Cream sugars and shortening until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating until mixture is fluffy after each addition.
Make a paste of the cocoa and coffee.
Dissolve soda in warm water. Add the cocoa mixture to creamed mixture and mix well.
Add dry ingredients and soda mixture.
Stir to form a smooth batter.
Bake in greased oblong pan (about 13 x 9-inch) at 350\u00b0 for about 40 to 45 minutes or until done.