Double Layer Birthday Cake w/Cocoa Frosting

3 c rice flour
1 3/4 c Splenda or 1 c stevia
1 1/4 c water
1/2 c shortening
2 eggs
2 1/2 t baking powder
1 t salt
1 1/2 t vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two cake pans. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Using an electric mixer, beat until well mixed, approximately 4 minutes. Pour batter into cake pans. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. Frost when completely cooled.

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Cocoa Frosting

1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c Hershey's® unsweetened cocoa powder
2 2/3 c unsifted confectioners sugar
1/4 c water
1 t vanilla extract

Beat butter on medium speed in large mixer bowl until softened, about 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients. Beat on low speed until ingredients are moistened. Beat on medium speed until creamy.