Ingredients:

• 3/4 c butter
• 1 3/4 c sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 2 c all-purpose flour
• 3/4 c cocoa
• 1 1/4 t baking soda
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 1/3 c water

Instructions:

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat one minute at medium speed. Combine flour, cocoa, soda, and salt. Add alternately with water to creamed mixture. Pour batter into 3 prepared layered pans. Bake at 350*F in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pans about 10 minutes. Turn out of pans and cool completely before frosting.

Chocolate Butter Frosting:

• 6 T butter, softened
• 3/4 c cocoa
• 2 2/3 c confectioner’s sugar (10X)
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 1/3 c milk

Instructions:
Cream butter in small bowl. Add cocoa. Alternately add sugar and milk. Beat until desired consistency. Additional milk may be needed. Blend in vanilla.