1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup cold water

1/2 cup cocoa

2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour

1 cup cold water

(yes again!)

3 egg whites

3/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon soda

1/3 cup cold water

(one more time with the water!)

Stir shortening to soften. Gradually add 1 cup sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy. Add salt and vanilla. Combine 1/3 cup cold water and the cocoa. Beat into creamed mixture. Mix/beat a little flour to the mixture. Now a mix/beat a little water to the mixture. Alternate beating in flour and water. End with flour. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. FOLD into batter. Dissolve soda in 1/3 cup cold water. Stir into batter. Mix thoroughly. Oven: 350 degrees. Bake in 2 paper lined 9" x1 1/2" round pans Bake for about 30 minutes.