2 1/2    Squares (2 1/2 Ounces)
-Unsweetened Baking
-Chocolate Broken
Into Pieces
3/4 c  (6 Ounces) Butter Or
-Margarine, Softened
2 c  Sugar
1 ts Vanilla Extract
2 lg Eggs
2 1/4 c  Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 1/4 ts Baking Soda
1/2 ts Salt
1 1/3 c  Water

Yield: 10 To 12 Servings

Pre-heat the oven to 350 Degrees F. In a small e 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.