3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
3 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. cold water

Cream together butter, sugar and vanilla. Add unbeaten eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Add melted chocolate while beating. Sift together dry ingredients 3 or 4 times. Add to creamed mixture alternately with cold water. Pour in 3 greased and floured 8-inch layer cake pans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes.