1/2 lb. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
5 lg. eggs
3 c. self-rising flour
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix well. Add sifted flour and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Beat well after each addition. Add vanilla. Divide the batter to make eight (10 inch) layers. Bake in 400 degree preheated oven until done. Remove layers from pans and cool before icing.

FROSTING:

4 c. sugar
2/3 c. cocoa
2 1/2 c. canned milk
1 stick butter

Cream sugar and cocoa together in a large pan. Add milk, a little at a time. Blend thoroughly and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium for 15 more minutes; stir constantly. Reduce heat to very low; add butter and vanilla, then stir well. Spoon frosting over cooled layers until all have been covered, stacking as you go. Add to sides and top. Good!