Best Fudge Cake

3 oz. baking chocolate (pre-melted or melted squares)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2-1/4 cups light brown sugar, lightly packed
3 eggs
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2-1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1 cup dairy sour cream
1 cup boiling water


In a large mixer bowl, cream butter until smooth. Add brown sugar and eggs. Beat with mixer till light and fluffy - about 5 min. With
mixer on low speed, beat in vanilla and chocolate, then baking soda
and salt. Add flour alternately with sour cream, beating on low speed
until smooth. Pour in boiling water; stir with spoon until blended.
Pour into greased and floured pan(s). Bake 35 minutes or until done.
Makes one 9 - 13" pan or one 2-layer 9" round cake.