Preheat oven to 350.
Spray a jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
In small mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Set aside.
½ cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla
In saucepan on medium heat, add butter, cocoa, water. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
2 sticks butter, 4 Tablespoons cocoa, 1 cup water
Add saucepan mixture to the large bowl of dry mixture. Mix to combine.
Quickly add the wet ingredients and mix.
Pour mixture into jelly roll pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Place on wire rack to cool and make the frosting.