1 c. butter

2 c. sugar

3 eggs

3 c. sifted flour

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

3 tblsp. cocoa

1 c. buttermilk

1 tsp. vanilla

½ c. warm water

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Soft together flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa; add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture. Stir in vanilla and warm water. Pour batter into a lightly greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) about 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool cake on rack. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.