Red Devils Food Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Stir shortening to soften.
2. 2
   Gradually add 1 c. sugar, creaming together until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add salt and vanilla.
4. 4
   Combine 1/3 c. cold water and cocoa, beat into creamed mixture.
5. 5
   Add flour alternately with 1 c. cold water, beating well after each addition. Beat egg whites till soft peaks form.
6. 6
   Gradually add 3/4 c. sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
7. 7
   Fold meringue into batter. Combine soda and 1/3 c cold water.
8. 8
   Stir to dissolve soda.
9. 9
   Stir into batter.
10. 10
    Mix well.
11. 11
    Bake in 2 paper lined 9 x 1 1/2 inch round pans in moderate oven. 350° for 30 minutes or until done.