Black Midnight Cake
["2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1 2/3 c. sugar", "2/3 c. cocoa", "1 1/4 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. baking powder", "1 1/4 c. water", "3/4 c. shortening", "2 eggs (1/3 to 1/2 c.)", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Heat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Grease and flour a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan or two 9-inch or three 8-inch round layer pans.", "Measure all ingredients into a large mixer bowl.", "Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally.", "Pour into pan(s).", "Bake in oblong pan about 45 minutes or layers for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.", "Cool.", "If desired, frost cake."]
["all-purpose", "sugar", "cocoa", "soda", "salt", "baking powder", "water", "shortening", "eggs", "vanilla"]