1 3/4 c. sugar
1 c. cold mashed potatoes
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. flour

Combine soda and buttermilk. Mix all other ingredients. Bake 50-60 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

FROSTING:

1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
3 tbsp. milk
2 c. powdered sugar

Melt butter in pan. Add sugar and cocoa. Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes. Add milk. Bring to boil. Cool to lukewarm without stirring. Add powdered sugar. Put on cake.