Texas Sheet Cake

Ingredients:
- 1 c. water
- 4 Tbsp. cocoa
- 1 c. shortening
- 2 c. flour
- 2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. soda
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- dash of salt

Directions:
- Bring to boil the water, cocoa and shortening.
- Pour over the flour and sugar (combined).
- Add the buttermilk.
- Add the eggs; beat until smooth.
- Add the soda, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
- Mix well.
- Bake at 400° for 20 minutes in a 12 x 15-inch pan.