| FUDGE CAKE | ||||
| 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 cup shortening 1 stick of butter 1 cup water 4 tbsp. cocoa 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. vanilla |
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| In a saucepan, bring shortening, butter, water, and cocoa to a boil. Pour over flour mixture while still hot. Add milk, eggs, soda and vanilla. Stir well. Bake in a greased 13 x 9-inch pan at 350 for 40 minutes. | ||||
| Frosting: 1 stick of butter 4 tbsp. cocoa 6 tbsp. buttermilk 3-1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla |
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| Bring butter, cocoa and milk to a boil. Add sugar and vanilla. Spread over cake while both are hot. Cool completely before cutting. | ||||