3/4 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. boiling water (measure accurately)
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/3 c. unsifted flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

1. Stir cocoa and baking soda in mixing bowl.

2. Blend in 1/3 cup vegetable oil

3. Add boiling water; stir until mixture thickens.

4. Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining 1/3 cup vegetable oil; stir until smooth.

5. Add flour, vanilla and salt; blend completely.

6. Pour into lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan or two 8 inch square pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes (30-32 minutes for square pans).