Preheat oven to 350.

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

Sift in cocoa powder, and whisk all together.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; add oil, vanilla, vinegar, and water.

Mix until thoroughly combined into a smooth batter.

Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan and bake 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely, then frost.