1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa Powder
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped dried fruit
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.) Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of shortening and milk. Beat in sugar, 2 eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; mix until all ingredients are thoroughly distributed.
Separate batter into two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Spread 1/2 of the batter into the bottom of each pan. Layer 1/2 of the raisins on top of the batter, then sprinkle mushrooms and cherries on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Cut into bars and serve.