1 milk chocolate candy bar (7 oz.)
1/2 c. chocolate syrup
1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
Confectioners' sugar (optional)

In a saucepan, heat the candy bar and chocolate syrup over low heat until melted; set aside to cool.

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into a greased and floured 10 inch fluted tube pan.

Bake at 350°F for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.