1/2 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine butter and sugar. Mix dry ingredients together and add alternately with hot water. Add vanilla. Bake in 8 or 9-inch square pan at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until done. Frost or serve warm with butter.