Rich Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cocoa and boiling water, stirring until smooth.
2. 2
   Set aside to cool.
3. 3
   Cream butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla at high speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Combine flour, soda, baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Add to creamed mixture alternately with cocoa mixture; beat at low speed, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
6. 6
   Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool in pan 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
10. 10
    Ice with your favorite icing.