?Butter pound cake is a recipe that uses butter as the main ingredient in the cake. The butter is used to create a rich and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. This cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any other special event.

Sift directly into ungreased 8 inch X 12 inch pan, sugar and cocoa.
Stir to remove lumps and mix well.
Add remaining dry ingredients and mix well, smoothing out evenly in pan.
Hollow out 3 holes in flour mixture.
Fill first hole with vanilla, second with vinegar and third with oil.
Pour in water. Mix thoroughly and bake 20 minutes in a 400 degree (200 C.) oven.
While cake is cooling, make frosting.
In small sauce pan over medium low heat, add all ingredients, stirring to mix well.
Add enough powdered sugar to make thick enough to spread but not too thick.
Pour over still warm cake to spread evenly.
Ingredients
Directions
Sift directly into ungreased 8 inch X 12 inch pan, sugar and cocoa.
Stir to remove lumps and mix well.
Add remaining dry ingredients and mix well, smoothing out evenly in pan.
Hollow out 3 holes in flour mixture.
Fill first hole with vanilla, second with vinegar and third with oil.
Pour in water. Mix thoroughly and bake 20 minutes in a 400 degree (200 C.) oven.
While cake is cooling, make frosting.
In small sauce pan over medium low heat, add all ingredients, stirring to mix well.
Add enough powdered sugar to make thick enough to spread but not too thick.
Pour over still warm cake to spread evenly.