Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large mixer bowl.
3. 3
   Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
4. 4
   In separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Add alternately with water to creamed mixture.
6. 6
   Blend just until combined.
7. 7
   Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch layer pans or a 9 x 13-inch pan.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Frost with your favorite frosting.