Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, Amish batter, and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Combine cocoa,
baking soda, salt, flour, and baking powder.
Add flour mixture to batter alternately with 3/4 cup cold water. Beat 1 minute on medium speed.
Mix in by hand 1 cup chopped nut.
Pour into a greased and floured 9x12 pan
Bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes.
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