3 sqs. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 c. water
2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. butter
2/3 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sour cream

Melt chocolate in water over low heat, stirring until blended. Cool thoroughly. Measure sifted flour, soda and baking powder and sift together. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add vanilla. Combine chocolate with sour cream. Mix well after each addition. Pour into three 9 inch layer pans, greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.

SOUR CREAM FROSTING:

3 sqs. unsweetened chocolate
2 tsp. butter
3/4 c. sour cream
5 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Melt chocolate and butter over hot water or low heat. Cool thoroughly. Blend sour cream, sugar and salt, gradually beat in cool chocolate and butter, then vanilla. If frosting is too soft add more sugar and chill in refrigerator. Frost cold cake.