2 c. plain flour
2 c. sugar
pinch of salt
3 sticks butter
1 c. water
7 tbsp. cocoa
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla
1 box confectioners' sugar
6 tbsp. milk

Cake: Mix flour, 2 cups sugar and pinch of salt in large bowl. In saucepan, bring to a boil 2 sticks butter, water and 3 tablespoons cocoa. Pour over flour mixture. Mix well. Add to mixture the eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix the buttermilk with the soda. Add to mixture. Pour in greased pan (lightly).

Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Icing: Bring to a boil 1 stick butter, milk and 3 to 4 tablespoons cocoa less than 1 minute. Add confectioners sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.