1/2 c. oil
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 c. plain flour
1 c. boiling water
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. cocoa

Dissolve soda in boiling water. Let cool until lukewarm. Mix with all other ingredients. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees in 9 x 13 pan. Grease pan.

ICING FOR CAKE:

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1 stick butter
1/4 c. white Karo
1/2 c. milk (homogenized or Pet)
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients. Bring to boil. Boil one minute. Beat until smooth. Punch holes in cake with fork and pour icing over hot cake. If you like chocolate, you'll love this.