CAKE:

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 bag baking powder
2 (6 oz. ea.) containers dairy sour cream
1 tbsp. vanilla

Beat butter and sugar until white and airy. Add one egg at a time while beating.

Alternately add dry ingredients or sour cream while beating. Add vanilla.

Pour into greased 15x11-inch pan and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.

FROSTING:

3 (1 oz. ea.) squares bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
3 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. cocoa
3 tbsp. flavoring (liqueur, milk, orange juice or water)

Put all ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over very low heat until everything is blended. Cool a little then spread on cake.

Makes about 25 to 30 small slices.