2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour, sugar, cocoa and soda together 3 times. Combine mayonnaise, boiling water and vanilla in mixing bowl. Beat for 2 minutes. Add flour mixture. Beat until smooth. Turn batter into 2 greased 8 inch layer pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.