3/4 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. oil, vegetable
1/2 c. boiling water (measure accurately)
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

Stir cocoa and baking soda in a bowl. Blend in 1/3 cup oil. Add boiling water and stir until mixture thickens. Stir in sugar, eggs, and remaining 1/3 cup oil. Stir until smooth. Add flour, vanilla, and salt; blend completely. Pour into lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.