Chocolate Intrigue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Cream butter, gradually adding sugar.
Blend in one egg at a time, beating well after each addition.