2 (9-inch) round pans greased and floured with cocoa
2/3 c. cocoa
2 c. flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
2/3 c. butter
3 eggs
2 tsp. instant coffee
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

In bowl blend ingredients until just mixed. Beat 4 minutes on high. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until cake springs back when touched.

FROSTING:

2 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. cocoa
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. instant coffee
1 tsp. vanilla
Dash salt

Mix on low until blended, high speed 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.