2 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. butter
Shortening to grease pan
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. cocoa
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (opt.)
8 or 9 inch sq. baking pan, bowl

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Then smear the inside of an 8 or 9 inch baking pan with shortening. Melt butter over a low heat. In mixing bowl, stir cocoa and sugar together. Stir in mixed butter. Add the eggs and vanilla and stir again. Add flour and salt and mix just until smooth. Add walnuts if desired.