2 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. Softasilk cake flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. cooking oil
1 c. buttermilk (sweet milk may be used instead)
2 (2 oz.) sq. unsweetened melted chocolate

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and dust with flour 2 layer 9 x 9 x 1 1/2 inch or one 9 x 13 inch oblong pan. Beat egg whites until frothy, gradually beat in 1/2 cup of sugar, beating until very stiff and glossy. Stir remaining sugar, flour, soda and salt into another bowl. Add oil, 1/2 cup of milk; beat 1 minute on medium speed or 150 strokes by hand, scraping sides and bottom of bowl constantly. Add remaining milk, egg yolks and chocolate. Beat 1 more minute. Fold in meringue.

Pour into pan. Bake layers 30-35 minutes. Other 40-45 minutes. Cool and ice with chocolate deluxe icing. Some people prefer a tube pan.