2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 sticks butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour, sugar, soda and salt in large mixing bowl, set aside. Boil in pan the butter, cocoa and water. Pour over dry ingredients and mix. Add buttermilk, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes in greased pan.