Rich Butter Cake

• Cake Ingredients
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup milk
• Frosting Ingredients
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted, cooled
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

1. Heat oven to 350u0b0F Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
2. Beat sugar and 1 cup butter in large bowl at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until creamy. Add eggs, two at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture alternately with 1 cup milk, beating well after each addition.
3. Pour batter into greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
4. Meanwhile, beat 1/2 cup butter and cooled chocolate in large bowl at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternately with 1/4 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla and scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed. Frost cooled cake. Sprinkle with decorator sprinkles, if desired.
5. TIP: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional milk to frosting for desired spreading consistency.
6. TIP: This cake is very versatile. Frost the cake or, leave unfrosted and top each serving with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rich-butter-cake-200110 (may not work)