Milk Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Add 1/4 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons water to melted chocolate. Cream the butter well.
2. 2
   Add remaining 2 cups sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add vanilla, then egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Add chocolate mixture; blend thoroughly.
5. 5
   Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk, beating until smooth.
6. 6
   Fold in egg whites, beaten until stiff but not dry.
7. 7
   Pour into 3 greased round cake pans.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 50 minutes, or until done.
9. 9
   Let stand for 5 minutes, then turn out on racks to cool.
10. 10
    Put layers together with filling; spread the top and sides of cake with a chocolate cream cheese frosting.