1 bag of Pamela's Chocolate Cake Mix
2 large eggs
1/2 cup oil
1-1/4 cups water
1 cup chocolate chips

Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand to incorporate. Do not over mix. Pour into two lightly greased 8" round pans. Bake in 350º oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or remove when top of cake springs firmly back to the touch. If making one layer, use 8" square pan and bake for 38 to 42 minutes. Frost with your favorite frosting, whipped cream, powdered sugar, cover with berries, or nothing all!

Chocolate Frosting

8 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup water, milk or rice milk

In a mixing bowl soften butter, add liquid, powdered sugar, cocoa and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Frost on cooled cakes.

Variations:

Pamela's Mocha Cake: Take out the chocolate chips, reduce water to 1/2 cup and add 1 cup of prepared espresso. Frost when cooled.

Pamela's Ultra Rich Cake: Take out the chocolate chips, reduce water to 1 cup and add 1 cup of sour cream. Frost when cooled.

Cupcakes: Fill lightly greased cupcake pan (or use cupcake papers) with batter 2/3 full. Bake for 22 to 24 minutes.