1/2 cup shortening (oil)
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs, add vanilla. Then add milk with dry ingredients. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Filling:

2 egg whites
2 tsp. vanilla
4 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. milk
1 1/2 cups shortening
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners' sugar

Beat egg whites until stiff. Add vanilla, flour, and milk. Beat well and add shortening and sugar.

Submitted by: Vincent Shenko