Cocoa Cupcakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/2 cup boiling water

Preparation

Combine all dry ingredients.
Add shortening, egg, milk, and vanilla.
Add boiling water and beat for 3 minutes.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.