INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

DIRECTIONS

1. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt together into a large bowl.
2. Add the butter or margarine, milk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients in the bowl. Beat for 300 strokes, or for approximately 2 minutes at low speed with an electric mixer.
3. Add the eggs, melted chocolate, and red food coloring to the batter. Beat an additional 300 strokes or 2 minutes at low speed.
4. Pour into two greased and floured 8 inch layer pans. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done.  

Original recipe yield: 2 - 8 or 9 inch round cakes

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