1 2/3 c All-purpose flour

1 c Granulated sugar

1/2 c Packed brown sugar

1/2 c Shortening

1 1/2 c Buttermilk

1 1/2 ts Baking soda

1 ts Salt

1 ts Vanilla

2 oz Unsweetened chocolate

2 Eggs

1 Rec. Creamy Vanilla Frosting

--------------------------CREAMY VANILLA FROSTING-------------------------- 3 c Powdered sugar

1/3 c Margarine/butter, softened

1 1/2 ts Vanilla

2 tb Milk, about

Melt and cool the 2 ounces of chocolate. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 round pans, 8 or 9 x 1 1/2 inches. Beat all ingredients except Creamy Vanilla Frosting on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely. Fill layers and frost cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting. Creamy Vanilla Frosting: Mix powdered sugar and margarine. Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth and of spreading consistency.~ ~ Source: Betty Crocker Creative Recipes, "In Love With Chocolate".