1 stick butter, softened
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. plain flour
Pinch salt
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 lb. can Hershey chocolate syrup
1 tbsp. vanilla

Mix butter and sugar, add eggs, add remaining ingredients and beat well. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

ICING:

1 stick butter
1/3 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
1 c. chocolate semi-sweet bits (6 oz.)

Bring butter, sugar, evaporated milk to a boil and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add chocolate bits and stir until melted. Pour over cake while warm.