2 c. white sugar
1 c. Crisco shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. sour milk (2 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar in cup, fill with milk)
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. boiling water

Cream sugar and shortening. Add other ingredients, pouring in water last. Mix well. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees approximately 40 minutes. Frost with Caramel Frosting.

CARAMEL FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. milk
1 c. brown sugar
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Melt butter in saucepan. Add brown sugar and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Stir constantly. Add milk and bring to boil. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. Beat in powdered sugar.