Rich Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. cocoa
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. hot water
2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine oil, cocoa and sugar in mixing bowl; beat on low speed until well mixed.
Add eggs; beat on medium speed until well blended.
Add salt, buttermilk, flour and vanilla.
Add to mixture on low speed until combined, then beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
Add soda to hot water; dissolve well.
Add gradually to cake batter; mix just until combined.
(Batter will be very thin before baking.)
Bake in greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan (or two layer pans) at 375\u00b0 for 40 minutes.
Test with toothpick in center of cake for doneness.
Frost with Chocolate Fudge Frosting, if desired.