Hot Water Cocoa Cake
["2 3/4 c. sifted flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "2 tsp. baking soda", "dash of salt", "1/2 c. cocoa", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "2 eggs, well beaten", "2 c. hot water", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Sift together the first 5 ingredients.", "Combine the shortening, sugar, eggs and 1 cup hot water.", "Blend well. Gradually, add sifted dry ingredients, mixing well.", "Add vanilla and 1 cup hot water.", "Blend until smooth.", "Turn into 3 greased 8-inch pans.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes."]
["flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "cocoa", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "water", "vanilla"]