Ingredients

The following ingredients have 36 Servings
  • 4 ounce(s) unsweetened chocolate, broken up
  • 1/2 cup(s) shortening
  • 1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup(s) sour cream
  • 1/3 cup(s) milk
  • 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 box(es) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder

Instruction

  • In a microwave-safe glass bowl, melt chocolate in microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
  • Beat shortening, butter, sour cream, milk, vanilla, salt, 1 cup of the powdered sugar, and the cocoa powder in a medium-size bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar and melted chocolate until smooth.
  • FOR 3 LAYER CAKE: Place a cake layer on pedestal. Spread with about 2/3 cup frosting. Top with second layer; spread with about 2/3 cup more frosting. Top with remaining layer. Frost top and side with remaining frosting. Garnish with chocolate curls and berries if desired.