2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. Crisco oil
6 eggs
3 c. self-rising flour
1 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla flavoring

Beat oil, sugar and butter. Add eggs, one at a time. Alternate flour and milk; add vanilla. Mix well. Pour into greased and floured pan or griddle. Bake at 350 degrees. Thin layers takes only 3-5 minutes to cook.

ICING:

1 1/2 sticks butter
1 1/2 c. evaporated milk
3 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. sugar

Mix sugar and cocoa evenly. Add milk a little at a time. Add butter. Bring to a boil and let boil for about 2 minutes. Beat with mixer for about 2 minutes. Spread on cake layers while hot.