1 c. butter
1/4 c. cocoa
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. water
2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. sour cream

In a large saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa to a boil. Remove from the heat. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; add to cocoa mixture. Stir in the sour cream until smooth. Pour into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.

Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Icing:

1/2 c. butter
3 tbsp. baking cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. milk
3 3/4 c. confectioners sugar

In a saucepan, melt butter; add milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk in confectioners sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour over warm cake. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Yields: 15 servings.