Midnight Cake With Vanilla Frosting
["1/2 c. Crisco", "1/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 c. hot water", "1/2 c. cocoa", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Blend together Crisco and sugar until fluffy.", "Blend in eggs. In a saucepan heat water and then slowly add cocoa, stir until smooth.", "Sift together flour, salt, soda and baking powder.", "Add to the Crisco/sugar mix, alternating with the cocoa mixture. Blend in vanilla and mix well.", "Pour batter into an 8 x 8-inch square pan that has been greased and lined with wax paper.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.", "Let cool before frosting."]
["Crisco", "sugar", "eggs", "water", "cocoa", "flour", "salt", "baking soda", "baking powder", "vanilla"]