1/2 c. butter
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. sour milk
2 eggs
1 c. water (hot)
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. cocoa

Mix butter, cocoa, milk, sugar, soda and add hot water. Add eggs, then flour. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

ICING:

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

Put all in pan. Bring to a rolling boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Then beat until it is of spreading consistency.