German Cocoa Cake
["2 c. self-rising flour", "1/2 c. butter Crisco", "3 Tbsp. cocoa", "2 whole eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. buttermilk", "1 c. hot coffee (hot to taste)"]
["Cream shortening and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.", "Add self-rising flour, alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Beat until smooth; add hot coffee and stir until blended.", "Pour batter into greased and floured cake pans, or one oblong 12 x 9 1/2-inch pan.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.", "Frost with Coconut-Pecan Frosting."]
["flour", "butter", "cocoa", "eggs", "vanilla", "buttermilk", "hot coffee"]