2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 stick butter
1/2 c. Crisco
1 c. water
4 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 beaten eggs

Mix together sugar and flour and set aside.

In a saucepan mix butter, Crisco, water and unsweetened cocoa. Cook until oil is melted and mix well, add to the sugar and flour mixture.

In a large measuring cup mix buttermilk and soda. Add to the mixture vanilla and beaten eggs. Mix well and bake in a 13"x18" cookie sheet pan at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

ICING: In a saucepan mix 1 stick butter, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa and 4 tablespoons buttermilk. When melted add 1 box of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with mixer until smooth. Frost cake while still warm.