3/4 c. butter or regular butter
2 1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
3 (1 oz.) sqs. unsweetened chocolate
3 c. cake flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. ice water

Cream together butter and sugar in mixing bowl. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time. Blend in chocolate. Sift together cake flour, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients, alternately with water to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Pour mixture into 3 greased and floured 8 inch baking pans. This is a light smooth textured "chocolatey" cake good for cakes and cupcakes. Frost with your favorite frosting.