BAKER'S ONE BOWL Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in sugar.
2. 2
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating with electric mixer on low speed after each addition until well blended.
3. 3
   Add vanilla; mix well.
4. 4
   Add 1/2 cup of the flour, the baking soda and salt; beat until well blended.
5. 5
   Add remaining 2 cups flour alternately with water, beating until well blended after each addition.
6. 6
   Pour evenly into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
7. 7
   Bake 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 min.; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
8. 8
   Spread with your favorite frosting, if desired. (NOTE: Nutrition information is for unfrosted cake.)