Welfare Cake

Welfare Cake 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 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. 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. 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.