Grand Ghirardelli Fudge Cake

2 c Unsifted cake flour

1 3/4 c Sugar

3/4 c Ghirardelli cocoa

1 ts Baking powder

1 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt

1 c Butter or margarine; soft

3/4 c Milk

1/2 c Water

2 Eggs

2 ts Vanilla

Heat oven to 350~F. Measure the 6 dry ingredients into large mixer bowl. Mix on low 1 minute to combine. Add remaining ingredients, all at once. Mix on medium 1 minute, scraping down bowl, to blend mixture; beat on high for 3 minutes. Spread into 2 parchment lined or greased and lightly floured 9 by 1-1/2" round cake pans. Bake at 350~F for 30 to 35 minutes; cool 5 minutes. Remove layers and cool on racks. When completely cool, frost with Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting* * separate recipe -----