Ingredients
Cake:
1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour,(spoon and level into the measuring cup then sift)
1 + 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 + 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening, at room temperature
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
1/3 cup light heavy cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Preparation
