Welfare Cake

Ingredients

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

Directions

   1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
   2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, salt and baking soda. Make a well in the center, and pour in the oil, vinegar, water and vanilla.
   3. Mix well, then pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.