This recipe dates to the early 1960's when it was the rage of Washington, D.C. It was frosted with a thick fudge icing.
INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):
- 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together 3 times and set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat water, chocolate and 1/2 cup sugar, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each egg. Add half of flour mixture and beat until smooth. Add milk and remaining flour mixture alternately in 2 parts. Beat smooth after each addition. Add vanilla and chocolate mixture. Blend well.
Divide batter into two 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.