Ingredients
2 stick unsalted butter
6 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 c water
2 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
FOR FROSTING:
1 stick unsalted butter
6 Tbsp powdered cocoa
6 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp hot water
1 tsp vanilla
1 lb confectioners sugar, sifted
How to Make
For Cake: Melt butter in 2 quart or larger saucepan; add cocoa and water and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in sugar
Add salt, soda and flour, and stir well.
Blend in eggs, milk, and vanilla.
Bake in a 9×13, greased cake pan in 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes
For Frosting: Melt butter in a medium saucepan; add cocoa and milk and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add water, vanilla, and sifted confectioner sugar, and mix well. This frosting is not stiff. Frost cake while cake is hot and frosting is still warm. Let cool before cutting.
Source: justapinch.com
