From the Kitchen of Dave & Zak Rakszawski
2 c. flour
� c. cocoa
� c. salad oil
2 tsp. baking soda
� tsp. salt
2 c. sugar
� c. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
� tsp. vanilla
One cup strong hot coffee after above mixture is blended. Can use 2 heaping tsp. instant coffee to boiling cup of water.
Put all ingredients into large mixing bowl. Beat 2-3 minutes until well blended, then add one cup strong hot coffee. Bake at 350� for 30-35 minutes.
BUTTER CREAM FROSTING
2� T. flour
� cup milk
Dash of salt
Cook flour, salt and milk over medium heat until pasty. (A gravy mixer is good to blend these ingredients.) Remove from heat and absolutely cool.
� c. sugar
1 stick oleo (4 oz.)
� tsp. vanilla
Put these ingredients in a large bowl, along with cold, cooked mixture and beat until sugar granules have dissolved and mixture is creamy. Ices a 9� x 13� cake or a layer cake.
Recipe Note: I believe Mom picked this recipe up in Jamaica. This was one of my favorite cakes growing up, made for special occasions and family gatherings. Zak enjoys baking and when told the story of the cake, he had to make it by himself. He continues to make it from time to time; I enjoy it every time!