1 3/4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 c. oil
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. boiling water

Combine dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients except boiling water. Beat for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water - batter will be thin. Bake in two greased and floured 9 inch round pans or three 8 inch pans or one 9 x 13 inch pan or makes 30 cup cakes. Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees for layers, 35 to 40 minutes for 9 x 13 inch pan and 25 minutes for cupcakes or until tester comes clean.