Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound butter
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup cocoa
  • 2 cups boiling water

Method

  • Cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Sift flour and dry ingredients, except cocoa, and add to beater.
  • Mix cocoa and boiling water to smooth paste and add to batter; mix well.
  • Put into greased and floured tube pan and bake until a pick comes out clean at 375 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Frost with mocha frosting or any frosting desired.