1 stick butter
1 c. Crisco

Beat together. 6 eggs

Beat with the ingredients above; beat well.

(Don't use any baking powder, soda or salt.)

1 c. milk 1 tsp. vanilla

Add these slowly mixing well. Cook in a tube pan for 1 1/4 hours or until done. Don't cook too long. Take out of stove while cake is still a little sticky on top. If your stove cooks fast, cook at 350 degrees; if not, cook at 325 degrees. Let cool for a little while before icing.

CHOCOLATE ICING:

1 box powdered sugar (sifted)
3 tbsp. cocoa (sifted)
1 heaping tbsp. Crisco
1/4 c. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all these ingredients together. Will be real creamy.