1/3 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1/2 c. cold water
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. hot water

Cream shortening, sugars (brown and white), and vanilla. Add egg. Continue creaming. Add cold water and mix. Mix in dry ingredients and add hot water. Mix well. Put into round, deep pan. Bake at 350 to 375 degrees.

PENUCHE ICING:

1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. milk
1 3/4 to 2 c. confectioners' sugar

Melt butter in pan. Add brown sugar. Boil over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cool to lukewarm temperature. Gradually add confectioners' sugar. Beat until thick enough to spread. If it gets too stiff, add a little hot water.