3/4 c. butter
2 1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 sq. chocolate
3 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. ice water

Cream butter, sugar and extract; beat very well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well. Melt chocolate and add to egg mixture.

Sift together flour and soda. Add flour and water, alternately, to egg mixture; beat well. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes in a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.