Sour Cream Chocolate Cake & Frosting Cake Recipe

Ingredients

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

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch oblong pan.Measure all cake ingredients into large mixing bowl.Mix 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.Beat 3 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.Pour into pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes. 
FROSTING:  Mix butter and chocolate thoroughly.  Blend in sugar.Stir in sour cream and vanilla.Beat until smooth.