Mocha Cake

This is my oldest daughter's favorite birthday cake. It's not too chocolate, but just right.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup  hot coffee
• 1  teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Sift flour and salt.
2. Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs 1 at a time.
4. Mix cocoa with hot coffee.
5. Add to creamed mixture.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients.
7. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to batter; blend well.
8. Pour into greased and floured layer cake pans.
9. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.