Devil'S Food Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream 2 cups sugar with 1/2 cup butter.
2. 2
   Add 2 eggs, beating well after each.
3. 3
   Sift two cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. 4
   Add to cream mixture along with 1 cup buttermilk.
5. 5
   Mix together, 1 cup hot water, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon soda.
6. 6
   Mix with other ingredients, and add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
7. 7
   2 greased and floured pans, 9-inch.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.