James' Triple Chocolate Birthday Cake

When we were married, we had three different types of cake: chocolate chocolate chip for James, carrot for me, and white for everyone who couldn't handle flavor...all smothered in cream cheese frosting.  Six years later, I'm still chopping up chocolate chips when I forget to buy (or can't find) minis because the regular-sized ones fall to the bottom before they bake.

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

6 Tbsp. Butter (do not substitute with Margarine or you will regret it)
4 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. milk

Soften butter to room temperature.  Blend together until smooth.

Double Chocolate Cake from Scratch

2 Tbsp. (rounded) shortening
2 eggs
2 C. sugar
2 C. hot water
2 tsp. baking soda
1 C. cocoa powder
2 C. flour
1 C. chocolate chips, coarsely chopped

Add all ingredients to a bowl, mix well.  Bake at 350'F for 35 minutes (or until cake tests done).