Chocolate Cupcakes
["1/2 c. cocoa", "1 c. hot water", "1 2/3 c. flour", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 eggs"]
["Mix together cocoa and water until smooth, let cool.", "In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.", "Add shortening and cooled cocoa mixture.", "Beat with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.", "Add 2 eggs, unbeaten, beat for 2 more minutes.", "Fill paper muffin liners 1/2 full and bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees."]
["cocoa", "water", "flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "shortening", "eggs"]