3/4 c. Hershey's cocoa
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. boiling water (measure accurately)
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

Stir cocoa and baking soda in mixing bowl. Blend in 1/3 cup vegetable oil. Add boiling water; stir until mixture thickens. Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining 1/3 cup vegetable oil; stir until smooth. Add flour, vanilla and salt; blend completely.

Pour into lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan or two 8 inch square pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes for 13 x 9 inch pan, 30-32 minutes for 8 inch square pans. Cool; frost, if desired.