2 1/2 Squares (2 1/2 Ounces) 1 ts Vanilla Extract
-Unsweetened Baking 2 lg Eggs
-Chocolate Broken 2 1/4 c Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
Into Pieces 1 1/4 ts Baking Soda
3/4 c (6 Ounces) Butter Or 1/2 ts Salt
-Margarine, Softened 1 1/3 c Water
2 c Sugar
Yield: 10 To 12 Servings
Pre-heat the oven to 350 Degrees F. In a small microwave safe bowl, place
the chocolate and microwave on HIGH (100 %) power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or
until smooth when stirred; set aside to cool slightly. Grease and flour two
9 inch round baking pans. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar,
and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and cooled chocolate
blending well. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda
and salt; add alternately with the water to the chocolate mixture beating
well after each addition. Pour the batter evenly into the 2 prepared pans.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the middle
comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pans and remove from the pans and
place on a rack to finish cooling. When the layers are completely cool,
frost with any desired frosting.
Yields
2 servings