Iowa Chocolate Cake
["3/4 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. boiling water", "2 c. flour", "2 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. cocoa", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 eggs, beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Put shortening and sugar in mixing bowl; cover with boiling water.", "Sift dry ingredients and add to hot mixture.", "Then add eggs and vanilla.", "Stir.", "Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 45 minutes."]
["shortening", "sugar", "boiling water", "flour", "soda", "cocoa", "salt", "eggs", "vanilla"]