Cake
2 c flour
1 c sugar
1/2 c cocoa
2 tps baking soda (must be fresh)
2 c boiling water
1 c miracle whip
1 tsp vanilla
Frosting
Rough (Roux) made from 1 c milk and 5 heaping table spoons flour. (Use table teaspoon not measuring). Mix thoroughly and strain into pan to eliminate lumps. Cook slowly until thick. Don't over cook. Wants to be a texture just beyond creamy.. let completely cool. Spread thin in pan to speed up cooling.
1/2 cup butter. (1 stick)
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
Add roux. (Roux removes the grittiness of the sugar)
Mix until smooth with no lumps.
Add all ingredients, mix well.
Bake at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes. Check with toothpick .
Enjoy and save a slice for Dad. LL