1/2 c. butter (part Spry)
3 sq. bitter chocolate
1 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sour cream or thick milk
2 eggs, beaten without separating

In large mixing bowl combine butter and chocolate. Pour 1 cup boiling water over this and beat until thoroughly dissolved. Add sugar. Sift together flour, soda, and salt; add to above mixture. Add sour cream or thick milk. Lastly, add eggs, beaten without separating.

Pour into well-greased and floured cake tins. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Mixture may seem thin but result is a moist light cake. Use your favorite icing.