1 (2 layer size) pkg. chocolate cake mix
4 eggs
3/4 c. water
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. oil
1/2 c. chocolate chips

Combine cake mix, eggs, water, sour cream, and oil and mix at medium speed for 4 minutes. Fold in chips and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

ICING:

3/4 c. butter
3 c. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 additional c. confectioners sugar
1/4 c. milk
5 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

Beat butter until soft. Blend in confectioners sugar and vanilla; add additional confectioners sugar alternately with milk until of spreading consistency. Add chocolate.

FILLING:

1/3 c. chopped nuts
1/3 c. chopped raisins
1/3 c. chopped dates

Reserve 1 cup of icing and add above ingredients. Split cooked cake layers, spread filling between the 4 layers. Garnish with chopped nuts, etc.

The preparation of this cake takes time but a true chocolate lover will find it rewarding.