1 1/2 c. flour, sifted twice
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. sugar
2/3 c. shortening, softened
1 c. sweet milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, unbeaten

Sift flour, sugar, cocoa, soda, cream of tartar, and salt into a mixing bowl. Add shortening, 2/3 cup of milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add remaining milk, eggs, and beat well. Bake in two 9 inch pans at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until springs back when touched by finger.

FROSTING:

2 c. sugar
2/3 c. sweet milk
1/2 c. shortening
2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Place all in pan and slowly bring to boil, then boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cool until can place hand on pan. Beat well and frost cake. May cook longer for fudge, if toothpick, thin down with little milk.