Toll House Layercake

Directions

Cake: Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease 15½ x 15½ x 1” baking pan.

Line with waxed paper.

In bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla and salt.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually add flour. Stir in 1 cup chocolate bits. Spread in prepared pan. bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely. Loosen sides of cake. Invert onto floured cloth. Peel off waxed paper. Cut cake crosswise into 4 3¾x10” sections. Spread 3 slightly rounded tablespoons frosting on one layer. Top with second layer. Repeat layers. Frost with remaining frosting. Frosting: Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate bits, stir until smooth. Set aside. In bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar. Add melted chocolate and vanilla; blend until smooth. Makes 1-10” cake.