| If you are looking for a fantastic birthday cake recipe, | | | | 1/2 tsp. baking powder |
| you may want to consider something a little different. | | | | 2 eggs |
| Not only will your guests be impressed, but your party | | | | 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted--FROSTING:--1 |
| will be special!The following recipe is different, although | | | | 3 c. butter |
| not too off the wall. It's still classified as "chocolate | | | | 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted |
| cake" perfect for any cake lover. It's absolutely | | | | 3 c. confectioners sugar |
| fantastic for a change from normal, often dry birthday | | | | 1/2 c. sour cream |
| cake. Making your birthday party and cake extra | | | | 2 tsp. vanillaCake Directions: Preheat oven to 350 |
| special!Chocolate Cake Recipe: | | | | degrees. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch oblong pan. |
| SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE CAKE & | | | | Measure all cake ingredients into large mixing bowl. Mix |
| FROSTING--CAKE:--2 c. flour | | | | 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. |
| 2 c. sugar | | | | Beat 3 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl |
| 1 c. water | | | | occasionally. Pour into pan and bake 40 to 45 |
| 3/4 c. sour cream | | | | minutes.Frosting Directions: Mix butter and chocolate |
| 1/4 c. shortening | | | | thoroughly. Blend in sugar. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. |
| 1 1/4 tsp. salt | | | | Beat until smooth.Enjoy the cake and the birthday |
| 1 tsp. vanilla | | | | party! |