3/4 c. butter
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. cocoa
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. water

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 1 minute at medium speed. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add alternately with water to creamed mixture.

Pour batter into 2 greased and floured pans (8 inch) or one 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Cool.