Mixing bowl, mixer with paddle attachments, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, half a teaspoon of baking soda, third cup of vegetable oil, half a cup of boiling water, 2 cups of sugar, 1 and 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, one teaspoon vanilla extract, quarter teaspoon salt, 13 by 9 cake pan, 2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees grease and flour cake pan. In a large bowl mix all dry ingredients until combined. Then add vegetable oil and water mix until blended and thick stir in sugar and eggs until combined. Pour in pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick is out clean.