Sheath Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 stick oleo
4 Tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Preparation

Place sugar and flour in a bowl.
Mix well.
In saucepan, bring shortening, oleo, cocoa and water to a rapid boil.
Remove from heat and pour over sugar and flour, mixing well. Add remaining ingredients, mixing well.
Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
About 5 minutes before cake is done, prepare the frosting and ice cake while it is hot.