Mom's Chocolate Cake & Frosting

Cake Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Combine:
1-1/3 cups sifted flour
1 cup sugar
Add:
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sour milk
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate

Beat on medium for 3 minutes & pour into a 9x9 pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes

Frosting
Combine in a medium sauce pan:
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk

Bring slowly to a rolling boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and add:
1 tsp vanilla
Beat until thick enough to spread.