2 c. Gold Medal flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. water
3/4 c. dairy sour cream
1/4 c. shortening
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
4 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate, cooled

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour oblong pan, 13"x9"x2", or 2 (9") or 3 (8") round layer pans. Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl. Mix 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl constantly. Pour into pans. Bake oblong pan 40 to 45 minutes, layers 30 to 35 minutes. Or until top springs back when touched lightly with finger. Cool. Frost with sour cream chocolate frosting.