Ingredients
1 cup shortening2 cups sugar4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled2 teaspoons vanilla extract5 large eggs2-1/4 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk2 cups semisweet chocolate chipsFROSTING:2/3 cup butter, softened5-1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup baking cocoa1 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Combine sugar and cocoa; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Add vanilla; beat well. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
