pix-2008-fudge-delight-cake

Bring to boil:
1 stick margarine
½ cup vegetable shortening
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water

Pour hot mixture over:
2 cups sifted flour
2 cups sugar

Mix 1 minute on medium speed.

Then add:
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup sour milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix 2 minutes at medium speed. {Makes very thin batter}

Bake in greased 9X13 inch pan, in 400 degree oven for 25 minutes, or until done.

Fudge Icing

Bring to boil:
1 stick margarine
4 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Remove from heat and add:
1 box confectioner’s sugar

Beat until desired thickness.  Frost cooled cake.

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This was one of Gene Vaughn’s (Larry’s dad) favorite deserts.  He requested it often when he and Marjorie traveled from Moberly, Missouri to visit our family in Holts Summit, Missouri during 1974 to 1979.  My friends at Irwin Mortgage were always happy when I took this cake to work!