1 c. all purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg

In bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Add milk, shortening and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer until combined. Add eggs and beat 2 minutes more. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

ICING:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
3 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla