Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 4 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. soda

Method

  • Sift together the flour and sugar.
  • Set aside.
  • Put in saucepan and bring just to a boil margarine, shortening, salt, cocoa, vanilla, water and cinnamon.
  • Add sauce to dry ingredients (flour and sugar).
  • Add slightly beaten eggs, buttermilk and soda.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes in large 2-inch deep 9 x 13-inch pan.