1 1/2 c. plain all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/3 c. shortening, melted or oil
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. cold water

Sift dry ingredients into 9 x 9 inch pan. Mix well. Make three holes; pour oil, vinegar, and vanilla in separate holes, pour water over all. Mix well with fork. do not beat. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Leave in pan and frost while still warm.

WACKY CAKE TOPPING:

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/4 stick butter
1 1/2 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. coconut (optional)
1/2 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients, except vanilla and cook on medium heat until thick. Add vanilla. Mix well. Spread on warm cake.