2 c. sugar
2 c. self-rising flour
1 c. water
1 stick butter
1 c. Crisco
4 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
Dash of salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together in a large bowl the sugar and flour, set aside. In large saucepan, mix water, butter, Crisco, and chocolate. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over sugar and flour, beat well. Add buttermilk, eggs, salt, and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into greased and floured 12x15x2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

ICING:

6 tbsp. evaporated milk
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box confectioners' sugar

Melt stick of butter in boiler, add evaporated milk, cocoa, vanilla; bring to boil. Add powdered sugar, mix until smooth, and pour over hot cake.