Instructions: Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, Amish batter and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. In a separate bowl, combine cocoa, baking soda, salt, flour and baking powder Add flour mixture to batter alternately with cold water. Beat 1 minute on medium speed. Mix in nuts by hand. Pour into greased and floured 9x12 pan. Bake at 375 F 30-40 minutes.

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