3/4 c. 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. unsifted flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

1. Stir cocoa and baking soda in mixing bowl.

2. Blend in 1/3 cup vegetable oil.

3. Add boiling water; stir until mixture thickens.

4. Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining 1/3 cup oil; stir until smooth.

5. Add flour, vanilla and salt. Blend completely.

6. Pour into lightly greased 9"x13" baking pan or 2 (8") square pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes for 9"x13" pan, 25 to 30 minutes for 8" pans. Cool; frost if desired, or sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. (We like to use a heart shaped cookie cutter.)