2 eggs

2 c. buttermilk

2 t. vanilla

2 1/2 c.flour

1/2 t. salt (optional)

2 c. sugar

2 t. soda

4 squares bitter chocolate

1 stick butter or margarine

Beat eggs with buttermilk and add vanilla. Mix dry ingredients and add to egg

mixture. Then add butter and chocolate which have been melted in the

microwave. Beat thoroughly and pour into 3 greased and floured 8" cake pans.

Bake about 30 minutes at 350^o F.

Siren's Chocolate Icing

1 lb confectioners sugar

1/2 c. evaporated milk

2 tsp vanilla

4 squares bitter chocolate

1 stick butter or margarine

Add milk and vanilla to sugar. Melt chocolate and butter in microwave. Add to

1st mixture. Mix well and spread on layers