Moist Chocolate Cake

This is the ONLY chocolate cake recipe I ever use.  The semi sweet icing is what really makes the cake unique.  This recipe came from my very first cookbook, that my dad bought me, when I first got married.  I hope you and your loved ones enjoy this cake as much as my family has!  (This cake pictured above is 1/2 of the following recipe.)

Moist Chocolate Cake

In a bowl mix:
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa
3 cups flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt

Add:
2 tsp. vinegar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups water
1 cup cooking oil

Mix well, and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake.

Semi Sweet Icing

2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup cocoa
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup boiling water
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine dry ingredients.  Add butter to the boiling water, when butter is melted, blend with the dry mixture.  Add vanilla, then stir vigorously until smooth.  Ice the cooled cake.