In saucepan, combine butter, shortening ... buttermilk to which soda has been added. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Frost with Cool Whip Frosting.
Cake: In large bowl, sift ... inch) cake layers. Frosting: Mix flour and milk ... refrigerate until cool. Whip butter, shortening, sugar and flavoring ... for additional 5 minutes.
Melt one bar of semi-sweet (for candy making) chocolate with 4 tablespoons of water ... Place in refrigerator. Whip 1/2 pint of whipping cream ... cake (crosswise). Put frosting between layers, top and sides. ... be kept in refrigerator.
Refrigerate all one hour in mixing bowl. Whip until light and fluffy. Cut two layer German chocolate cake (box is fine) into 4 layers with thread. Frost all layers and outside of cake. Refrigerate.