FUDGE CAKE
Makes 20-24 servings

2 1/4 cups white sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
3 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
3 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups ice water

Cream together the sugar, butter, and vanilla. Add eggs and beat well. Blend in melted chocolate.

Combine all dry ingredients & add to batter, alternating with ice water. Pour into greased 11x17-inch baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes or longer. Cool in pan on rack.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar or spread with favorite chocolate frosting. Serve.