1 (6 oz.) pkg. (1 c.) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1/4 c. water
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. water
3 eggs

To make the cake, combine in saucepan the chocolate morsels and 1/4 cup water and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. Combine in bowl the sugar, softened butter and vanilla. Beat until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate mixture. Stir in flour mixture, alternating with 1 cup of water. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch layer cake pans.

Bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool. Fill and frost with the following frosting.

Frosting:

1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
3 c. sifted confectioners sugar
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

Melt chocolate and butter over hot water. Remove from water. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, milk and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Gradually beat in sugar.