c("In small bowl combine cocoa and boiling water, set aside. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.", "Grease and flour 2 9-inch round pans. (Don't use 8-inch pans or they will overflow!).", "Cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.", "Add eggs, beat well.", "Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture. Blend in cocoa mixture. Pour into prepared pans.", "Bake for 35-40 minutes or until they test done. Cool and frost with a icing of your choice."
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