1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. granulated sugar

Put all in sifter, sift twice, second time directly into cake pan. In one corner of pan, put 1 tablespoon vinegar, in other corner 2 teaspoons vanilla, in third corner 5 tablespoons melted butter. Over all, pour 1 cup tepid water. Mix well and bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Frost in pan. Use 8-inch square pan.