3/4 c. butter
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
3/4 c. cocoa
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. water

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat good. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add alternately with water to creamed mixture.

Pour into 2 greased and floured 8 or 9 inch cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Frost with recipe below. Double it for richer flavor.

ONE BOWL BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:

1/2 c. cocoa
6 tbsp. softened butter
2 2/3 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix with beaters until smooth to spread.