1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
2 sq. melted chocolate or 1/2 c. cocoa
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sour milk or cream
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream the shortening 1 minute. Add the sugar gradually. Beat rapidly. Stir chocolate; add water smoothly; add to the mixture. Add eggs and beat after each one is added. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk and vanilla. Beat well. Bake in 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 lb. 10x sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 lb. butter
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
6 tbsp. milk

Combine all ingredients in top of double boiler. Place over simmering water; blend ingredients well until smooth. Remove from heat. Cool, stirring frequently, until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Yield: frosting for 2 (9 inch) round layers or sheet cake.