Classic Chocolate Cake

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 3/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup butter
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted & cooled
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups water

Instructions:

First, take care of the chocolate by melting it in a double boiler or in a metal (or heat-proof) bowl set inside a pot of boiling water. Set it aside when the chocolate is melted.

Grease and flour your pan(s). Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat the butter in a bowl of its own. Add sugar to the butter, then add eggs, one at a time (beating in between each). Then beat in chocolate and vanilla. Start adding the flour mix and the water alternately, and mix until smooth. Pour into pan(s). Bake at 350º F for 30 to 35 minutes.