*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  cup           Hot water
   3                    Squares chocolate
                        Melted
     1/2  cup           Shortening
     1/4  teaspoon      Salt
   2 1/2  cups          Sugar
   3                    Large eggs
   3 3/4  cups          Sifted cake or pastry flour
   1 1/2  teaspoons     Soda
     3/4  cup           Sour cream

Add water to chocolate, simmer while stirring, until thick, cool. 
Blend shortening and salt, add sugar and cream thoroughly.
 Beat in eggs. Add sifted flour and soda alternately with cream.
 Stir in chocolate, mixing well. Bake in greased pan in moderate oven,
 350 about 45 minutes or until it tests done.
 Frost with favorite frosting

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