Step 1: Preheat Your Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
Step 2: Prepare Your Pan - Grease your 9x13 inch baking pan with Crisco shortening or cooking spray.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients - In a large bowl, cream together Crisco shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, water, and vanilla.
Step 4: Sift the Dry Ingredients - Sift flour, cocoa powder, dry milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 6: Bake the Cake - Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool the Cake - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Step 8: Make the Frosting - Beat butter and Crisco shortening, then mix in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Adjust with water.
Step 9: Frost the Cake - Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Step 10: Slice and Serve - Cut the cake into squares and enjoy with friends and family!
