Trails End Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by lining bottom with wax paper or parchment paper, grease and flour pan bottoms.
2. 2
   Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
4. 4
   Add vanilla.
5. 5
   Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder.
6. 6
   Add alternately with ice water to butter mixture.
7. 7
   Blend well.
8. 8
   Pour into pans and bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350°.
9. 9
   Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing.
10. 10
    Cool completely and frost with Peppermint Frosting.