2 eggs
1/2 c. butter
1 c. molasses
2 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. hot water

Beat eggs, blend in butter and molasses. Mix together flour, cocoa, salt and soda alternately with hot water. Bake in two 9-inch cake pans at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.