3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 unbeaten eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sour milk
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix together the flour, cocoa, sugar, salt and soda. Make a well in the center and add unbeaten eggs, oil and sour milk. Beat together, then add vanilla and boiling water, mixing well.
Pour batter into two greased and floured 9-inch cake pans and bake in 350°F (175°C) oven for 35 minutes or until done.
This cake stays moist. Frost with your favorite icing.
Serves 8 to 10.