2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 eggs (one at a time)
3 c. flour
1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. soda

Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs one at a time. Sift together flour, salt and cocoa. Add to mixture. Add sour milk and vanilla. Beat well. Then add soda in boiling water and mix well. Bake at 325 for 235-35 minutes.

2/3 c. Crisco (or more if needed)
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk (or less) use whole milk or cream

Beat at high speed of mixer in order given until fluffy for about 5 minutes. Fill a decorator tube with filling. Insert tube into center of cupcakes and squeeze until the filling comes to the top.