Scotch Chocolate Cake

Measure sifted flour and sift together with sugar.

Set aside. Stir baking soda into buttermilk in cup and set aside.

In a 2-quart saucepan, melt the margarine and stir in cocoa and water. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and remove from stove.

Add sugar/flour mixture gradually with spoon.

(You will not need electric mixer.)

Stir in buttermilk mixture and then add eggs and vanilla, beating well.

Turn into greased 9 x 13-inch pan and bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.

While cake is baking, prepare frosting.