Chocolate Cake

Materials List
3/4 cup butter
1 3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/3 cup water
2 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Directions
Cream together butter and sugar.  Add eggs and vanilla.  Beat on min at med speed.  Add combined dry ingredients and water alternately.  Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan and pour ingredients into pan.  Bake at 350 for approx 30 mins.

Butter Cream Chocolate Frosting

Materials List
6 tbsp butter
3/4 cup cocoa
2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla

Directions
In a small bowl, beat to spreading consistency.  May have to add more milk or more powdered sugar depending on humidity.  Makes about 2 cups of frosting.