Martha Washington Devil's Food Cake

Directions

Melt chocolate in a saucepan over a very low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.

Add ½ cup of the sugar and ½ cup of the buttermilk.

Stir until well blended.

Cool thoroughly.

Mix flour, baking powder, soda and salt.

Cream butter, and gradualy beat in the remaining 1½ cups sugar.

Continue beating until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each.

Blend in about one-fourth of the flour mixture, then add the chocolate and vanilla.

Alternately add the remaining flour and buttermilk, beating after each addition until smooth.

Pour into two 9 inch greased and floured pans, and bake at 350℉ (180℃) for about 40 minutes.