Opal's Floor Sweep Cake

I have been told this recipe is very old...
Ingrediants:
2.5 cups of flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cups crisco
1 1/2 cups of sugar
2 eggs beaten
2 tablespoons of cocoa
1 oz red food coloring
1.25 cup buttermilk

Directions:
sift flour
cream: crisco, sugar and eggs
mix well
add cocoa powder, food coloring and buttermilk
add sifted flour beat well.
grease pan 350 degrees for 30-35 min.

Icing:

The icing can be a little tricky...
Ingreediants:
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 lb butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla

Directions:
Boil flour, sugar and water till it is a clear like color. This can be debated on what exactly is clear. (video will come one day.)
Set in fridge for 2 hours.
When cooled add butter and vanilla beat.
Place on top of your cake.
Note: This will be runny and almost cottage cheese consistency. This is very yummy, but you may want to consider placing the cake in the fridge to keep it.