Dark Chocolate Cake

This is my son's Grandmother's recipe. The peppermint icing is great!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup  cocoa
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup  sour milk
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 1⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 2  cups icing sugar
• 1 1⁄2-2 1⁄2 tablespoons milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  peppermint extract

Directions

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cocoa, vanilla, oil, milk and egg in large bowl. Add boiling water; stir to combine. Pour into 8" square pan. Bake at 350-degrees for 35 minutes. Beat remaining ingredients. Spread over cooled cake.