Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup water1/2 cup 2% milk2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooledFROSTING:1 cup sugar1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons baking cocoa
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and milk. Beat in chocolate until combined.
Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a bowl; stir occasionally until completely cooled. Beat until smooth; spread over cake.
