1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
3/4 c. cocoa
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts, if desired

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes in sheet cake pan, greased. Melt butter in microwave or on stove. Put into a bowl. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Add cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt. Then add nuts. Place into pan and bake.