Crazy Cake (made for Valentine's Day) - VG chocolate cake for anytime

2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup cocoa
1 cup shortening (or use oil)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups flour
1 cup boiling water

Preheat oven to 325.  Line (or Pam and flour) a 9" square pan and a 9" round pan. Into a large mixing bowl, put all ingredients except the water in the order listed.  Do not stir.  Then add the boiling water and mix well.  Pour the batter into the prepared pans.  Bake 35 minutes.

To shape the heart:
place square cake upside down on a tray (15" x 18).  Place cake with one corner at top, in diamond shape.  cut round cake in half to make two curved pieces. Turn upside down - straight sides will join top of diamond to form a heart.

Buttercream frosting:
6 oz (3/4 cup or 1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
6 T milk
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 lbs (6 3/4 cups) sifted confectioners flour

Place butter, milk, salt and vanilla in mixing bowl. Add  1/2 the sugar, mixing slowly. Gradually add the rest. Continue beating until light and fluffy. Color some for trim.