Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 3/4  cups          all-purpose flour
   1 3/4  cups          sugar
     3/4  cup           unsweetened cocoa
   1 1/2  teaspoons     baking soda
   1      teaspoon      salt
     2/3  cup           butter or margarine -- softened
   1 1/2  cups          dairy sour cream
   2                    eggs
   1      teaspoon      pure vanilla extract
                        frosting of your choice

Preparation:

1. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt in large mixing bowl. 2. Blend in butter, sour cream, eggs and vanilla, beating on low speed; beat 3 minutes on medium speed. 3. Pour batter into greased, floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan; bake in preheated 350 F. oven 35 to 40 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean. 4. Cool completely; frost if desired.