Classic Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and lightly flour two 9x1 1/2-inch round baking pans or grease one 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set pan (s) aside.
2. 2
   Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside In a large mixing bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
3. 3
   Add sugar; beat until well combined.
4. 4
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each.
5. 5
   Beat chocolate and vanilla.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture, beatiang on low speed after each addition just until combined.
7. 7
   Pour batter into the prepared pan (s).
8. 8
   Bake in a 350 degree over for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden toothpick comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool layer cakes in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from pans.
11. 11
    Cool thoroughly on wire racks.
12. 12
    Or, place 13x9-inch cake in pan on a wire rack; cool thoroughly.
13. 13
    Frost with desired frosting.