Mix in bowl:

2 c. sugar
2 c. self rising flour

In saucepan add:

3 tbsp. cocoa
1 stick butter
1 c. water
1/2 c. Wesson oil

Stir with a spoon and bring to boil and pour over flour and sugar. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk, 2 eggs beaten and stir again; 1 teaspoon vanilla. Bake in preheated oven 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.

May spread with marshmallow cream if desired. Do this before you put frosting on.

FROSTING:

Bring to a boil:

1 stick butter
2 tbsp. cocoa
3 tbsp. sweet milk

Add 1 box powder sugar and spread over cake while hot.