Sour Cream Chocolate Cake - Jeff's specialty

Mix all ingredients one at a time on low for about 30 seconds between each ingredient, then mix on high for three minutes:

2 c. flour

2 c. sugar

1 c. water

3/4 c. 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 chocolate

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 round pan; 40 minutes for oblong pans.

Icing:

Blend:

1/3 c. butter

3 oz. melted chocolate

Beat in 3 c. powdered sugar.  

Stir in 1/2 c. sour cream

2 tsp. vanilla