Butter (the size of an egg)
1 c. sugar
1 c. boiling water
1 egg
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. flour

Cream well together butter, sugar and egg. Put soda in a bowl with cocoa and add boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Mix with creamed mixture. Add flour and mix well. Bake in a greased 9 x 9 inch pan at 350 degrees until done.