1 3/4 c. unsifted flour
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. boiling water

Combine dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Stir in boiling water. (Batter will be thin.) Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cover with Chocolate Frosting.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING:

1/4 c. cocoa
4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 c. milk

Mix cocoa and sugar. Cream part of cocoa-sugar mixture with butter. Blend in vanilla and half of milk. Add remaining cocoa-sugar mixture and blend well. Add remaining milk and beat to desired spreading consistency. Additional milk may be added if required.