BILL KNAPP'S CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Beat together cake mix, warm water and eggs with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth.
• Pour into a greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until tester in center of cake comes out clean.
• Let cool on wire rack.
• While cake is baking, prepare topping: In top of double boiler, over simmering water, combile butter, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and corn syrup.
• Cook over the simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth (20-30 minutes).
• Remove from heat and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Cut cake into squares and top with a generous spoonful of warm topping.
• Top each square with a scoop of vanilla ice cream just before serving.
• Store topping in refrigerator, tightly capped, for up to a few months; freezes well.
• Reheat in microwave a serving at a time.