Buttermilk Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour (sifted)
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
3 tablespoons cocoa
3 tablespoons cream
2 eggs (well beaten)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Mix flour, sugar and salt in large mixing bowl. Set aside.
Melt and bring to a boil: butter, water, shortening, cocoa. Pour over flour mixture and mix well.
Add the eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla and mix well.
Pour into a greased and floured 9 X 13 inch pan.
Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
Frosting: Melt together 1 stick margarine, 3 T cocoa, but do not boil. Add 1 box powdered sugar and 3-6 Tablespoons buttermilk.