4 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup butter or shortening
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
2 eggs

1. Mix Cocoa Powder, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons water in microwave on high for 1 min.  Mix, Repeat until smooth.  Place aside. 
2. In a separate bowl mix 1/2 cup butter or shortening, 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla.  You can warm the shortening in the microwave to make it easier to work with..
3. Add chocolate mix to sugar/butter.  Add 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon soda, mix well.
4. In a separate bowl whip quickly 2 eggs.  Fold into batter.
5. Mix well and pour into cake pan or muffin tins.   350° for 35 min; about 20 minutes if muffins.