Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting

2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. soft butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
2 eggs

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream vanilla, butter and sugar. Add boiling water, blend, then add the eggs and mix until well blended.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix well.
5. Pour into an ungreased 9x13 pan and bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

Buttercream Frosting

3 1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted
1/3 c. soft butter
1/8 tsp. salt (eliminate if using salted butter)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3-5 tbsp. milk

1. Beat together the powdered sugar, butter, salt and vanilla.
2. Add enough milk to get the frosting to a good spreading consistency.