Devil's Food Cake With Cocoa Frosting

Once in awhile, you just have to let go and enjoy something rich and delicious.

1/2 cup soft butter or margarine
1 pound dark-brown sugar
3 eggs
3 oz. bitter chocolate, melted
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup boiling water
Chopped walnuts

Frosting

1 pint heavy cream
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla

Oven: 350 degrees

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate and buttermilk. Beat in flour, salt, and baking soda. Beat in vanilla and boiling water. Batter will be thin.

Pour batter into three greased and floured 8-inch layer-cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Unmold and cool.

In a bowl, mix together the frosting ingredients and chill for at least two hours. Beat until very thick. Spread frosting between layers and around sides and top of cake. Garnish with chopped walnuts. Makes one 8-inch triple-layer cake.

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