CAKE: 2 c. flour 2 c. sugar 1 c. water 3/4 c. sour cream 1/4 c. shortening 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 eggs 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted FROSTING: 1/3 c. butter 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted 3 c. confectioners sugar 1/2 c. sour cream 2 tsp. vanilla CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch oblong pan. Measure all cake ingredients into large mixing bowl. Mix 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes. FROSTING: Mix butter and chocolate thoroughly. Blend in sugar. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Beat until smooth. |