1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1 (16 oz.) can chocolate syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 eggs

In large mixer bowl mix all ingredients at LOW until dry ingredients are moistened then at MEDIUM until smooth. Pour into 2 well greased 8" round cake pans or 1 (13"x9"x2") pan. Bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes for layers or 30 minutes for large cake. When cool, frost with desired frosting. 12 to 16 servings.