Black Forest Torte

Name: Black Forest Torte
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. flour; 1 3/4 c. sugar; 1 1/4 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 2/3 c. soft margarine; 4 (1 oz.) sq. Baker's unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 1/4 c. water; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 eggs

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. flour
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. soft margarine
4 (1 oz.) sq. Baker's unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°.
2

Brush sides of bottom of four 9-inch round layer pans with soft margarine.
3

Bake only 2 layers at a time.
4

Measure into large mixing bowl, flour, sugar, soda, salt, baking powder, margarine and chocolate.
5

Add water and vanilla. Beat at low speed to blend, and then beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently.
6

Add eggs; beat 2 more minutes.
7

Pour 1/4 of batter (about 1 c.) into each pan.
8

Layers will be thin. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until done. Cool slightly and remove from pan. Cool thoroughly.