1 1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
3 bars (2 oz. each) Semi-sweet chocolate baking bars, melted and cooled

Creamy Frosting:

1/2 c. butter
1 bar semi-sweet baking bar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
2-3 tbsp. milk
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar, divided

In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, butter and vanilla. Add eggs and beat for 1 minute. Stir in melted chocolate. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Beat in creamed mixture alternately with milk. Pour into two greased round baking pans or a 13X9-inch pan.

Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 20 minutes on a wire rack; invert onto wire rack to cool completely.

In a small microwave safe bowl, microwave butter and baking bar on high power for 45 seconds; stir.

If needed, microwave for an additional 10-15 seconds intervals, stirring just until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

Beat 1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla and salt into chocolate mixture until creamy. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar alternately with milk until smooth. Frost cake.