2 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. boiling water

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl combine dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla, beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Remove from mixer, stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into greased pans-2 round pans (9 x 1 1/2 inches for 30 to 35 minutes) or rectangular 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan for 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Buttercream Frosting:
6 tbsp. butter (softened)
cocoa (1/3 c. for light, 1/2 c. for medium and 3/4 c. for dark flavor)
2 2/3 c. confectioners sugar
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

In small bowl cream butter. Add cocoa and confectioners sugar alternately with milk. Beat to spreading consistency. Blend in vanilla. Makes about 2 cups frosting.