Chocolate Intrigue
["3 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1 c. butter", "3 eggs", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 c. sugar", "1 c. milk", "3/4 c. chocolate syrup", "1/4 tsp. peppermint extract (optional)"]
["Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.", "Cream butter, gradually adding sugar.", "Blend in one egg at a time, beating well after each addition."]
["flour", "butter", "eggs", "vanilla extract", "baking soda", "baking powder", "salt", "sugar", "milk", "chocolate syrup", "peppermint"]