FROSTING:

8 oz. cream cheese
3 oz. cream cheese
2 sticks butter
2 lbs. powdered sugar
1/4 c. water
1 bar German chocolate, melted

CAKE:

1/2 frosting into other bowl
1/4 c. shortening
3 eggs, 1 at a time
2 1/4 c. flour (plain)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes in 3 (9") layers.