–CAKE–
1 c Butter, softened 4 Eggs
1 c Brown sugar, firmly packed 2 c Flour, all-purpose
2/3 c Sugar 1 pk Chocolate chips, “Little
2 ts Vanilla -Bits” semi-sweet,
1/2 ts Salt -divided 12oz pack
FROSTING
3/4 c Butter, softened 2 ts Vanilla
1 1/2 c Sifted confectioners’ sugar
Cake: Preheat oven to 350~F. Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1″ baking pan. Line
with waxed paper. In bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla and
salt. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually
add flour. Stir in 1 cup chocolate bits. Spread in prepared pan. bake 20-25
minutes. Cool completely. Loosen sides of cake. Invert onto floured cloth.
Peel off waxed paper. Cut cake crosswise into 4 3-3/4×10″ sections. Spread
3 slightly rounded tablespoons frosting on one layer. Top with second
layer. Repeat layers. Frost with remaining frosting.
Frosting: Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate
bits, stir until smooth. Set aside. In bowl, cream butter and
confectioners’ sugar. Add melted chocolate and vanilla; blend until smooth.
Makes 1-10″ cake
Yields
1 servings