2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter
1-1/3 c. sugar
3 egg whites
3/4 c. water
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tsp French vanilla extract

Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg whites; beat 1 minute. Combine water, sour cream and vanilla. Add alternately with dry ingredients to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend thoroughly after each addition (with electric mixer use low speed).

Pour into well greased and lightly floured (2) 8-inch round pans at least 1-1/2 in deep.

Bake in 350°F oven 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and frost.