2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1/2 c. soured milk
1 c. water
4 heaping tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. Crisco
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt

Mix sugar and flour. Set aside. Bring water, Crisco, butter and cocoa to a boil. Pour over flour and sugar mixture. Mix well with a spoon. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir soda into 1/2 cup soured milk (to sour milk add 1 teaspoon vinegar). Mix all together and pour into greased cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

ICING:

Bring 6 tablespoons milk and 1/4 cup cocoa to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. While hot pour over 1 pound powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa. Mix well and spread over hot cake.