1 c  Butter
 2 1/2 c  Granulated sugar
     1 c  Unsweetened cocoa
     4 lg Eggs
 2 3/4 c  All purpose flour
     2 ts Baking powder
   1/2 ts Salt
   1/2 ts Baking soda
     2 c  Water
 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 10 by 3 by 9-inch cake pans or
 cupcake molds. Cream butter and sugar. Add cocoa and cream. Add eggs,
 one at a time, creaming well after each addition. Sift together dry
 ingredients. On first speed, add dry ingredients in three stages,
 alternating with water, beginning and ending with dry. Mix only until
 well blended- do not overmix. Pour into prepared pans and bake 35 to
 45 minutes or until done. Cool in pan before turning out.
 CHEF DU JOUR MADELINE LANCIANI SHOW #DI9175
                
                 Yields       
                4 servings                
