1 pkg. yellow deluxe cake mix
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter

CHOCOLATE ICING:

1 lb. confectioners' sugar
6 tbsp. (3/4 stick) butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
5 tbsp. milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour cake pans.

Combine cake mix, eggs, vanilla, milk, baking powder, and butter; mix well. Pour 3 or 4 tablespoons of batter in each of seven layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

To prepare chocolate icing: Combine confectioners' sugar, remaining butter, vanilla, cocoa, salt, and milk in top of double boiler over simmering water; stir until smooth. Frost and fill cake.