3 c. flour
3/4 c. cocoa
1 1/8 c. butter or shortening
3/4 c. boiling water
3/4 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda (add to milk)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour and cocoa together. Cream butter and sugar, and add eggs. Then add milk with soda. Add boiling water then vanilla. Bake at 350 degrees until done.