Never-Fail Cupcakes
["1 egg", "1/2 c. cocoa", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. sour or sweet milk", "1 tsp. soda or 2 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. hot water"]
["Put into bowl in order given.", "Do not mix until last item has been added, then beat well.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes or so. Makes approximately 2 dozen."]
["egg", "cocoa", "shortening", "flour", "vanilla", "sour", "soda", "sugar", "hot water"]