Step 1

Preheat oven to 375˚F. Grease 2 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

Combine flour, sugar, and baking soda in large bowl.

Step 3

Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. If making chocolate version add cocoa during this step. Mix until blended, but do not overmix.

Step 4

Pour batter between the 2 greased cake pans.

Step 5

Bake on a middle rack for 35 minutes or until knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Step 6

Allow to cool before adding frosting or dusting cakes generously with powdered sugar.