2 sticks butter
2 c. sugar
5 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla flavor
2 1/2 c. flour
Dash of salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk

CHOCOLATE FROSTING:

1 stick butter
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla flavor
1 box confectioners' sugar
Milk as needed
5 squares Baker's unsweetened baking chocolate squares

Butter, eggs, and milk should be at room temperature. Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cream butter until soft and gradually blend in sugar, creaming until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat thoroughly after each. Add vanilla, mix thoroughly. Add flour mixture and milk alternately in 3 or 4 portions, and beat until smooth after each addition. Pour into greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING:

Melt chocolate with butter, let cool. Blend in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and mix thoroughly. Add egg and beat until smooth. Gradually blend in remaining sugar and desired amount of milk alternately in 3 or 4 portions and beat until smooth after each addition. Add vanilla.