3 eggs, separated
1 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. veg. oil
1 c. buttermilk
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted

In a small bowl, beat whites with 1/2 cup sugar (1 tablespoon at a time) until stiff and glossy. Set aside. Measure remaining sugar, flour, salt and soda in a large bowl. Add oil and half the buttermilk. Beat 1 minute, scraping sides. Add remaining buttermilk, egg yolks and chocolate. Beat 1 minute. Fold in beaten egg whites and pour into 10" greased and floured spring form ring pan or bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from pan and cool. Frost with icing (below).

ICING:

1/2 c. butter
2 c. conf. sugar
1 egg white, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter with confectioners sugar; add beaten egg white and vanilla. Beat until smooth.