Choco-Berry Torte


 * 8 to 10 servings.
 * Note: If desired, increase fruit to 2 cups, arrange 1 cup between layers; remainder on top.

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 	cups  	all-purpose flour
 * 1 	cup 	sugar
 * 1/4 	cup 	HERSHEY'S cocoa
 * 1 	tsp 	baking soda
 * 1/2 	tsp 	salt
 * 1 	cup 	water
 * 1/4 	cup 	Plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1 	tbsp 	white vinegar
 * 1 	tsp 	vanilla extract
 * 2 	cups 	Frozen whipped topping, thawed OR 2 cups sweetened whipped cream
 * 1 	cup 	Sliced sweetened strawberries, raspberries or favorite fruit

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round baking pans. 
 * 2) In large bowl, stir together flour, Sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
 * 3) Add water, oil, vinegar and vanilla; beat with spoon or whisk until batter is smooth. 
 * 4) Pour batter into prepared pans.
 * 5) Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. 
 * 6) Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
 * 7) Cool completely. Place one layer on serving plate; spread 1 cup whipped topping over top of layer.
 * 8) Top with second layer and remaining topping.
 * 9) Before serving, arrange sliced sweetened strawberries or fruit, well drained, on top of torte.