Best Fudge Cake

Directions

Place chocolate in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts.

Set aside to cool.

Cream softened butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add chocolate and vanilla; mix just until blended.

Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixure.

Stir in boiling water. Batter will be thin.

Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.

Split cake layers in half horizontally to make 4 layers.

Spread Whipped Cream Filling between layers; spread Chocolate Mocha Frosting on top and sides of cake.