Ingredients
1-1/2 cups water2 cups sugar3/4 cup butter2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Preparation
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in sugar and butter until butter is melted. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture and mix thoroughly.
Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For frosting, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Frost cake.
