1/2 c cocoa
1 1/2 tsp soda
1/2 c water
Stir until blended and set aside until last addition of flour
3/4 c shortening
1 1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Add 2 eggs beaten well after each addition
Add 1 1/2 c thick buttermilk
Add 2 1/2 c flour
Add 2 tsp vanilla
Beat all together until smooth. Add cocoa mixture and pour into two well greased 9x6 pans or 3 round small cake pans.
Bake 400 for the first 15 minutes then 375 for 10-15 min longer until done.
