Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup buttermilk ( or add 1 tbsp. lemon juice to 1 cup milk)
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
6 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 cup boiling water
Directions:
In a bowl combine the sugar and margarine well and then add the buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla and eggs.
Using a 2 cup measuring cup put the cocoa in and pour the boiling water overtop and mix well.
Add this to the above mixture.
Combine the flour and baking soda and add to the cocoa mixture.
The batter will be thin.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 pan.
Bake a 350 for 30-40 minutes or when tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
Servings: 12-18
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 55 min.