Wellesley Fudge Cake

Ingredients:

    * 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate

    * 1/2 cup hot water

    * 1/2 cup white sugar

    * 1/2 cup butter

    * 1 1/4 cups white sugar

    * 3 eggs

    * 2/3 cup milk

    * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    * 2 cups all-purpose flour

    * 1 teaspoon baking soda

    * 1 teaspoon salt

Method:

   1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together 3 times and set aside.

   2. In a small saucepan, heat water, chocolate and 1/2 cup sugar, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.

   3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each egg. Add half of flour mixture and beat until smooth. Add milk and remaining flour mixture alternately in 2 parts. Beat smooth after each addition. Add vanilla and chocolate mixture. Blend well.

   4. Divide batter into two 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.