-BATTER-
3/4 c Cocoa powder
1/2 c Boiling water
3 Sticks butter
2 1/4 c Sugar
1 tb Vanilla
1 c Milk
4 Eggs
3 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Baking soda
FROSTING
4 c Powdered sugar
12 tb Butter – softened
6 tb Milk
3 ts Vanilla
Directions: Batter – Whisk together the cocoa powder and boiling water.
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a separate
bowl. Add the vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing well. Mix together the
cocoa mixture and the milk. To the egg mixture, alternately add the milk,
cocoa and flour. Finally, mix in the baking soda. Pour the batter evenly
into three 8″ cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
Frosting – In a large bowl, combine the ingredients with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add more milk if necessary, until frosting is fluffy and
spreadable. Place cake on platter. Spread with frosting in layers.
Yields
1 servings