2 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. flour
4 eggs
3/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1/4 tsp. salt

Melt butter over low heat. In a bowl, stir cocoa and sugar together, then stir in the melted butter. Add eggs and vanilla and stir. Add flour and salt and mix until smooth. Add nuts now if you want. Put mixture into a 8 or 9 inch baking pan that has been greased. Bake at 50 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool before cutting.