3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
6 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. Crisco oil
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 c. cold water

Mix dry ingredients together, combine liquid ingredients and add to dry mixture. Grease and flour pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/4 lb. butter
1 c. granulated sugar
8 tbsp. shortening (Crisco)
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. milk
3 tbsp. flour

Combine all ingredients and mix with mixer until creamy. Approximately 10 to 12 minutes.