Ingredients

1C sugar

1/2C buttermilk (I often used powdered)

1/2C cocoa powder

1 1/2C flour

1/2 oil (scant half cup)

1 egg

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. soda dissolved in 1/2C boiling water

1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

“Dump” all ingredients, except water and soda, into a mixing bowl. Stir well and add water/soda mixture last. Stir again and pour into greased 8 in. square baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the center is cooked through. Do not overbake.