Hot Water Chocolate Cake

• 2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1/2 c. cold water
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. cocoa
• 2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 c. boiling water

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs, cold water and vanilla and mix well. Sift and add flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Add boiling water last. Bake at 350 degrees F. in greased 9 x 13 pan for 25 minutes.