2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water
1 c. butter
1/4 c. cocoa
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

(Mix with wooden spoon.) In large bowl mix flour, sugar and baking soda. Bring to a boil 1 cup water, 1 cup butter and cocoa. Pour over flour mixture. Mix. Add eggs, vanilla and buttermilk; mix well. Pour into greased jelly roll pan, 15"x10"x1". Bake in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Start to make frosting as soon as cake is in the oven.