1 c. sugar
1 c. cold black coffee
1/2 c. cocoa
1 2/3 c. flour
1 scant tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
5 tbsp. melted butter

Mix dry ingredients. Then add coffee and vanilla, making sure to add melted shortening last. Pour into greased 8-inch square pan. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Original recipe called for melted lard.

POOR MAN'S WHIPPED CREAM:

1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. water

Cook to a hard ball. Let cool and add: 3/4 c. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Beat 5 minutes.