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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 stick butter
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Method

  • Mix in bowl sugar and flour; put next 4 ingredients in a pan and let come to a boil, then pour over dry ingredients.
  • Beat together buttermilk, eggs, soda and vanilla and add.
  • Put in greased and floured sheet pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 400°.
  • Start frosting when cake is about done and ice soon after taking from oven.