Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cold water
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, soda, and salt--stir to mix well.
3. In a large bowl combine water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Dump the dry ingredients into the water mixture and stir with a fork until smooth. DO NOT BEAT. Pour batter into an UNGREASED 9x13 inch pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.