Instructions: In mixer bowl, cream butter at medium speed. At low speed, blend in flour, soda, salt and sugar, which have been sifted together. Add 3/4 cup milk. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Add eggs, melted chocolate and remaining milk; blend. Scrape bowl frequently.

Beat 1 minute at medium speed. At low speed, add nuts and blend well. Turn batter into greased 9 x 13 pan.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until done. Cake may also be baked in 2, 9" pans at 375 for 25 minutes or until done. Omit nuts.

NOTE: Cocoa may be substituted for chocolate. Sift 2/3 cup cocoa with dry ingredients.

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