Mix all cake ingredients together in medium mixing bowl and beat with 

mixer for 3 minutes, pour into 2  9'' well greased and floured cake pans. 

Bake at 350^o for 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when 

inserted into the  middle of the cake . 

Let cool.

Place onto a clean large plate or cake tray.

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING FOR FROSTING:

In 1 Quart saucepan combine water, sugar and cocoa. 

While boiling, in small bowl mix milk and cornstarch (set aside). 

When mixture has boiled, turn heat down to medium, but remove from heat.

Again stir cornstarch mix until blended and slowing stir into boiling mixture. 

Place back on stove over medium heat and add vanilla and crisco. 

Mixture will begin to thicken and look like chocolate pudding. 

When pudding has thickened, pour pudding mixture over cooled cake and serve.  Cake should be kept in refrigerator.