WORLD'S BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING

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Provided by Donna Phillips

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 oz unsweetened chocolate, broken up
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 c sour cream
1/3 c milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

1. In a microwave-safe glass bowl, melt chocolate in microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.