Chocolate Pastry Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth.
2. 2
   Stir in vanilla and cool to room temperature.
3. 3
   Combine pie crust mix and 3/4 cup chocolate mixture in a small bowl.
4. 4
   Beat at medium speed with mixer until smooth.
5. 5
   Divide pastry in 6 equal portions.
6. 6
   Press each portion onto bottom of inverted ungreased 8-inch cake pan to within 1/2-inch from sides.
7. 7
   Bake layers, two at a time at 425° for 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Trim uneven edges of circles; run a knife under pastry to loosen it from cake pans.
9. 9
   Invert layers onto wax paper to cool.