2 oz. Baker's unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 c. sugar
7 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Place in saucepan chocolate, finely cut, sugar, milk, shortening, butter, corn syrup and salt. Bring slowly to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly and boil briskly 1 minute. (On a rainy day or very humid day boil mixture 1 1/2 minutes). Cool to lukewarm. Add vanilla and beat until thick enough to spread. If frosting becomes too thick, add a little cream or soften over hot water. Makes enough frosting for tops of two 8-inch layers or top and sides of 8 x 12 x 2-inch cake.