1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water

Cream sugar, butter, milk, egg, and vanilla. Sift and add flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Beat in water.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.