Scotch Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Measure sifted flour and sift together with sugar.
2. 2
   Set aside. Stir baking soda into buttermilk in cup and set aside.
3. 3
   In a 2-quart saucepan, melt the margarine and stir in cocoa and water. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and remove from stove.
4. 4
   Add sugar/flour mixture gradually with spoon.
5. 5
   (You will not need electric mixer.)
6. 6
   Stir in buttermilk mixture and then add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
7. 7
   Turn into greased 9 x 13-inch pan and bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
8. 8
   While cake is baking, prepare frosting.