2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
3/4 c. butter or shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda (add to milk)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. boiling water

Sift flour and cocoa together. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs. Then add milk with soda. Add boiling water, then vanilla. Bake at 350 degrees until done.