Grandmother'S Chocolate Cake

• 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/3 c. baking cocoa
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. boiling water
• confectioners sugar (optional)

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars.
2. Add eggs, milk and vanilla.
3. Beat well.
4. Combine flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and soda.
5. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
6. Stir in water. Mix until smooth (batter will be thin).
7. Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
8. Bake at 350u0b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until cake tests done.
9. Cool on wire rack.
10. Dust with confectioners sugar, if desired.

butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, flour, baking cocoa, salt, baking powder, baking soda, boiling water, confectioners sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1044888 (may not work)