Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

CAKE:
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. water
3/4 c. sour cream
1/4 c. shortening
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted

FROSTING:
1/3 c. butter
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted
3 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla

CAKE:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2) Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch oblong pan.

3) Measure all cake ingredients into large mixing bowl. Mix 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.

4) Beat 3 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.

5) Pour into pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes.

FROSTING:
1) Mix butter and chocolate thoroughly. Blend in sugar.

2) Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Beat until smooth.