Grandma's Fudge Cake Recipe

Bake chocolate cake mix according to package directions for two 9 inch layers. Let cakes cool then split layers in half.

In a saucepan mix 1-1/2 cups milk with 8 tablespoons flour cook until thick and set aside to cool.

Beat 1 1/4 cup of butter and 5 tablespoons shortening until fluffy. Add 1-1/2 cups sugar and mix well. Stir in the flour mixture. Beat until mixture stands in peaks. Stir in vanilla.

Spread this mixture between the cake layers and refrigerate for 2 hours.

In a saucepan combine cocoa 1 cup sugar salt 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup butter. Cook over low heat and bring to a boil. Boil mixture for one minute do not stir. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until thick this may take a few minutes. Once thick pour mixture over cooled cake and let drizzle down sides of cake and over top. Keep cake refrigerated.