Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 2 sq unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1 cup dark Karo syrup
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 cup semi-sweet chips
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1tsp salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup Carnation evaporated milk

Directions

Cream shortening. Gradually add sugar, creaming well until light and fluffy. Add Karo syrup. Beat well. Add eggs, vanilla and melted chocolate. Mix well. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Stirring just until smooth, after each addition. Pour batter into greased and floured 9 inch round pans. Bake at 350(F) for 40-45 minutes.

Frosting: Mix together semi-sweet chips, powdered sugar, margarine and evaporated milk. Spread over cake.

Source: Shelton Family Favorites – Mrs David Sheldon (given by Bev Sheldon)