2/3 c. butter
1 2/3 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla

2/3 c. cocoa
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder

2 c. flour
1 1/3 c. water

Beat first 4 ingredients, combine dry ingredients. Add flour alternately with water to creamed mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

FUDGE ICING FOR OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CAKE:

1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
2 tbsp. Crisco
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Boil 2 minutes, beat half in a bowl until it is of spreading consistency. Spread on cake until firm, then do other half the same way.