1/4 cup shortening 3 tablespoons baking cocoa 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped walnuts In a small mixing bowl, cream shortening and cocoa; beat in egg, sugar and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in walnuts. Pour into a greased 8x4x2" loaf pan. Bake at 350 F. for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Editor's Note: This recipe may be doubled and baked in an 8 inch square pan for 20-25 minutes.
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