I got this while I was on my mission from my dear friend Kjirsten that I served with...we were known as the bakers on our mission.
1 cup butter
4 eggs
1 cup cocoa
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease bottom of 9x13 pan.
Melt butter and add to cocoa. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Add sugar and mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla, flour, and salt.
Spread in prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes - or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Perfectly Chocolate Frosting
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup milk
2/3 cup cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
Melt butter. Stir in cocoa.
Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating on medium speed to spreading consistency.
Stir vanilla. Add more milk if needed (it will make about 2 cups).
Enjoy!