Ghirardeli Grand Fudge Cake

This may be my new go-to chocolate cake.

Ghirardeli Grand Fudge Cake

2 c. all purpose flour

3/4 c. Ghirardeli unsweetened cocoa

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. butter, softened

1 3/4 c. sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

2 large eggs

1 1/3 c. milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease & flour 2 (I used 3) 9.5"x1.5" round pans.

In medium bowl combine: flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, & salt. Set aside.

In large bowl, cream butter & sugar on medium-high speed until light & fluffy, about 4 minutes.

Reduce speed to low, add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, scraping bowl after each addition.

Alternately add flour mixture & milk, starting and ending with flour mixture, while mixing on low speed.

Continue to mix until smooth.

Pour into prepared pans.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until tester comes out clean.