1 1/2 c. flour
8 tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1 c. vegetable oil
2 c. white sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 eggs
Nuts (opt.)

Put all the ingredients in a bowl except nuts; mix well. Add nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Put in greased pan.

FROSTING:

2 c. powdered sugar
2 lg. tbsp. cocoa
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. Crisco
1/4 - 1/2 c. milk, heat but do not scald
1 tsp. vanilla

Put first 4 ingredients in bowl, add heated milk. Lastly add vanilla; mix well.