Wellesley Fudge Cake I Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans. Sift flour baking soda and salt together 3 times and set aside.

In a small saucepan heat water chocolate and 1/2 cup sugar stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 3 eggs one at a time beating thoroughly after each egg. Add half of flour mixture and beat until smooth. Add milk and remaining flour mixture alternately in 2 parts. Beat smooth after each addition. Add vanilla and chocolate mixture. Blend well.

Divide batter into two 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.