1 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/3 c. melted shortening or oil
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. cold water

Sift dry ingredients into 9 x 9 inch pan. Mix well. Make three holes; pour oil, vinegar and vanilla in separate holes. Pour water over all. Mix well with fork. Do not beat. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Leave in pan and frost while still warm.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/4 stick butter
1 1/2 tbsp. self-rising flour
1/2 c. coconut (optional)
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients, except vanilla, and cook on medium heat until thick. Add vanilla. Mix well. Spread on warm cake.