Chocolate is everyone's favorite flavor but using unsweetened chocolate can become expensive. Equally good flavor is obtained at lower cost in this large and attractive cake suitable for company.

Preparation time:   20 min Baking time:   40 min Oven temp:   350 degrees F

For 1 13-by-9-inch cake, you will need: 3/4 cup soft butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup each buttermilk and boiling water

 

1. Cream butter and sugar until blended. Add vanilla. 2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until light and fluffy. 3. Stir flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together. 4. Add with buttermilk to creamed mixture, beating until smooth and blended. 5. Stir in boiling water. 6. Line bottom of greased 13-by-9-inch baking pan with waxed paper. 7. Spread batter in prepared pan. 8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until pick inserted near center comes out clean. 9. Let stand on wire rack for 10 minutes. Turn out of pan and peel off paper. Turn right-side up. 10. Cool throughly, then spread top and sides with Mocha Frosting. Mocha Frosting: In medium bowl combine 1/4 cup soft butter or margarine, 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa and 3/4 tsp. instant coffee granules. Add 1/2 tsp. vanilla and 1 egg but do not mix. Beat in 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth and of spreading consistency. If frosting is too thick to spread, add a few drops of brewed coffee or water.