2 eggs
1 c. oil
1 c. buttermilk (substitute: add 1 tbsp. vinegar to regular milk)
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. cocoa
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Mix first 7 ingredients together; then add flour, salt, baking soda. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees in 9x13 inch greased pan; no flour.

FROSTING:

About 5 minutes before cake is done, cook frosting on stove. Pour over cake as soon as it comes out of oven. Serve warm.

1 c. water
1 c. sugar
4 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt

Cook on stove. This will turn to pudding. Take off flame. Add 3 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

A family favorite!