Hot Water Cake

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 c. cocoa
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • hot water

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt together.
  2. 2
    Blend together shortening, sugar and eggs and add 1 cup hot water and blend.
  3. 3
    Add dry ingredients, blending well.
  4. 4
    Then add 1 cup hot water and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mixing for 2 minutes on high.
  5. 5
    Pour into greased, floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
  6. 6
    Bake in preheated oven at 350° for 1/2 hour.
  7. 7
    Top with frosting.

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