Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar

Method

  • In 9 x 13 inch pan, mix together flour, 2 cups white sugar, baking soda, 1/3 cup cocoa, and salt.
  • Add vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla.
  • Pour water over all. Stir and mix the batter.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30-35 minutes.
  • To Make Frosting: Mix together 2 cups sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa,1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup butter. Boil in saucepan for 2 or 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Ice cake...be sure icing is quite cool before pouring onto cake.