Bring to boil 1 stick butter, 1/4 cup Crisco, 3 tablespoons cocoa and 1 cup water.
Mix 2 cups flour and 2 cups sugar in a bowl, pour over this the above mixture and stir adding 2 slightly beaten eggs. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon baking soda, scant teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix well.
Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Test, do not overbake.
Frosting
Melt 1/3 cup butter. Add 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon powdered instant coffee dissolved in 2 tablespoons water. Sift 2 2/3 cups confectioners sugar. Blend well.
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