Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

By shelliec

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
• 6 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

n a large bowl, combine the chocolate, water sour cream, shortening, vanilla and eggs; mix well. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Beat on low speed just until moistened. Beat on high for 3 minutes.

Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

In a large bowl, combine frosting ingredients. Beat until smooth and creamy. Spread between layers and over top and side of cake. Store in the refrigerator