Recipe received while living in Salisbury, North Carolina.

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

Grease and flour pan. Combine dry ingredients.

1/2 c. oil
1 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. black coffee

Combine wet ingredients. Mix wet and dry ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 c. milk
1/4 c. flour
Dash salt
2 sticks butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

In large pan heat first 3 ingredients on high stirring constantly until very thick. Cool completely. Add last 3 ingredients and beat with mixer for 10 minutes until white and fluffy.