Mom'S Chocolate Velvet Cake
["1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips", "2 1/4 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "3/4 c. softened butter", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 eggs"]
["Combine chocolate pieces and 1/4 cup water in saucepan; stir over low heat until melted and smooth.", "Remove from heat.", "Sift flour, salt and baking soda together; set aside.", "Combine sugar, butter and vanilla in bowl; beat until well blended.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.", "Blend in melted chocolate mixture.", "Stir in flour mixture alternately with 1 cup water.", "Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.", "Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 30 to 35 minutes.", "Cool.", "Frost with Chocolate Velvet Frosting."]
["semi-sweet chocolate chips", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "sugar", "butter", "vanilla", "eggs"]