Merry Epiphamas* to all! And especially to Karl Deckert (Wise Guy #2 in the photo), with whom I jointly celebrate my birthday every year.

[*Epiphamas = the celebration you get when you combine a christmas birthday boy and an epiphany birthday boy]

I don’t normally post recipes, but in case you want to enjoy a taste of Epiphamas, you absolutely must try this cake recipe:

CHOCOLATE SYRUP CAKE

CAKE:
1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. flour
1 t. baking powder
1 can Hershey’s Syrup (16 oz.)
1 t. vanilla
Pinch salt

Mix all ingredients. Bake in 9x13 greased pan for 30 min., 350 degrees.

ICING:
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. evaporated milk
1 stick butter
1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil. Add semi-sweet bits.  Pour over HOT cake.  Cool.  Cut into squares.