Deluxe Chocolate Layer Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together cake flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Combine chocolate, milk and butter in saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).
3. 3
   Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Beat eggs in mixing bowl until thickened, using electric mixer at high speed.
5. 5
   Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is very thick and lemon colored.
6. 6
   Beat in vanilla.
7. 7
   Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream to egg mixture, beating well after each addition.
8. 8
   Blend in chocolate mixture, beating at medium speed 2 minutes.
9. 9
   Pour batter into 3 greased and waxed paper-lined 8-inch round cake pans.
10. 10
    Bake in a 350° oven for 35 minutes or until cakes test done.
11. 11
    Cool in pans on racks 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from pans.
13. 13
    Cool on racks.