Mocha Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Grease and flour 2 (8-inch) layer pans.
Sift flour with salt.
Add sugar to shortening in large mixing bowl; cream at high mixer speed until fluffy.
Blend in eggs.
Add coffee to cocoa; add to creamed mixture.
Gradually add sifted dry ingredients; blend thoroughly.
Dissolve soda in water.
Add to batter.
Pour batter into pans.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.
Frost with desired frosting.