2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 c. black coffee

Sift dry ingredients together. Add other ingredients (in order listed). Batter is very thin. Bake in 2 greased and floured round pans at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

CREAMY FROSTING:

1 c. granulated sugar
1/4 lb. butter
1/4 c. shortening
3 tsp. (heaping) flour
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt

Beat with electric mixer at high speed for 10 to 20 minutes.