Red Devil's Food Cake

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup sour milk(buttermilk)
1/2 cup cocoa
2 cups flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream sugar, shortening, and egg. Add milk. Mix together the dry ingredients. Add alternately with hot water. Add vanilla. Pour batter into 9 x 13 pan that has been greased and floured. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 min. or until it tests done with toothpick. Makes 2 doz. cupcakes. Bake 15 to 17 min. for them. This is delicious with either chocolate or caramel frosting.