Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Directions

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans or one 13×9×2-inch baking pan.

In large mixer bowl, combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat on high speed of electric mixer 3 minutes.

Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add alternately with water to butter mixture, beating until blended.

Add candy, if desired. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.

Cool completely.