2 1/2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. oil
2 eggs
1 c. boiling water

Mix flour, sugar, add soda, salt and cocoa. Mix in buttermilk, oil and eggs. Beat all well. Add boiling water. Batter will be thin. Bake at 350 degrees 40 to 45 minutes.