Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla
• 2/3 cup (150 mL) canola oil
• 3 cups (750 mL) whole barley flour
• 2/3 cup (150 mL) cocoa
• 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
• 2 tsp (10 mL) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water

In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, vanilla and oil for 4 minutes. In another bowl, sift together barley flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir dry ingredients into liquid mixture alternately with boiling water, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Beat until smooth. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch (3 L) pan. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 45 minutes or until centre springs back when lightly touched. Cool, then frost with favourite icing.

Makes approximately 24 servings.

Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 181; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrate: 28 g; Fibre: 2 g; Sugars: 17 g; Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Trans Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Sodium: 240 mg; Potassium: 6 mg