Directions:

Cake: Heat oven to 350 Degrees. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/3 cup shortening in a bowl and mix well. Add 1 egg, ¾ cup milk, 1 tsp. vanilla and mix well. Add 1/3 cup cocoa powder, ½ tsp. baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, and 2 cups flour and mix well. Drop by tablespoon full onto greased baking sheeting. Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool before filling.

Filling: In a bowl add 1 stick of margarine, ½ cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 3 Tbsp. of flour, 2 tsp. vanilla, ½ cup milk, and a pinch of salt. Beat vigorously with an electric mixer for 5 minutes or until smooth. You cannot overbeat. The sugar needs to fully dissolve. Cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before filling cakes.