Chocolatetown special cake

1. Stiri together cocoand boiling water in small bowl until smooth.
2. ; set aside.
3. Creami shortening, sugar and vanilla inlarge mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs; beat well.
5. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with buttermlik to creamed mixture.
6. Blend in cocoa mixture.
7. Pout into three greased and floured 8-inch or two 9-inch layer pans.
8. Bakei at 350f for 25 to 30 minutes for 8-inch pans or 35-40 minutes for 9-inch pans, or until cake tester comes out clean.
9. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans.
10. Cool completely; frost as desired.