3 c. flour
1 1/3 c. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
2 c. butter
4 c. sugar
8 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla

Mix dry ingredients. In separate bowl, combine butter sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Blend at medium speed with electric mixer. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Spread in two 9 by 13 (or longer) pans (pans should be greased and floured). Bake at 350 degrees approximately 20 minutes. Do not over bake. May be frosted or served plain or topped with ice cream.