3 c. all-purpose flour (self-rising can not be substituted)
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. Crisco oil
2 tbsp. white vinegar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 (8 inch) pans. Mix together dry ingredients. Add oil, vinegar, and vanilla; blend well. Add 2 cups water; mix. It will be thin.

Pour into pans and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes, then remove from pans. When cool, ice with your favorite frosting. Do not serve for 1 day. Cake will be moister and have a better flavor if you wait until next day.