Ingredients

1/2 C. butter
2 C. cake flour; sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 C. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 C. plus 2 Tbsp. milk
2 eggs; unbeaten
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares; melted
1 C. nuts; coarsely chopped

Cooking Instructions

In mixer bowl, cream butter at medium speed. At low speed, blend in flour, soda, salt and sugar, which have been sifted together. Add 3/4 C. milk. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Add eggs, melted chocolate and remaining milk and blend. Scrape bowl frequently. Beat 1 minute at medium speed. At low speed, add nuts and blend well. Turn batter into greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until done. Cake may also be baked in two 9 inch pans at 375 for 25 minutes or until done. Omit nuts.
 
 
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