CAKE:

2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs (1/2-2/3 c.)

FROSTING:

1 (1 lb.) pkg. confectioners' sugar
1/2 c. cocoa (regular type, dry)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. boiling water
1/3 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla

For Starlight Cake: Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s). Bake at 350 degrees 40 to 45 minutes for oblong and 30 to 35 minutes for layers.

For Fast Fudge Frosting: Combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Add water and butter; blend. Add vanilla. Frosts top and sides of 2 (8" or 9") layers.