The Chocolate cake

Dissolve soda in hot water and let stand until cool.  Sift dry ingredients together.  Mix all ingredients adding the soda water last.  Batter will be thin.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

Fudge Frosting

2 cups powdered sugar

¼ cup white syrup

½ cup milk

1 cup shortening

2 squares chocolate

¼ tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients in a pot and stir over low heat until melted.  Stir constantly bringing rapidly to a full boil and boil for 1 minute.  Cool to luke warm.  Add 1 tsp. vanilla and beat until it is of spreading consistency.