Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. In a medium saucepan melt shortening over low heat (or melt shortening in microwave in one quart container). Remove melted shortening from heat, add cocoa, and stir until well blended. Add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Stir in vanilla, flour and salt. Do not over beat. Fold in nuts. Spread in prepared pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Frost as desired.
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