Fudge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time.
4. 4
   Beat well. Dissolve soda in buttermilk, stirring well.
5. 5
   Add to creamed mixture alternately with flour.
6. 6
   Add 1 cup mini-morsels, melted chocolate, chocolate syrup and vanilla, stirring just until blended.
7. 7
   (Do to overheat.)
8. 8
   Spoon batter into a heavily greased and floured 10-inch Bundt pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 300° for 1 hour and 25 to 35 minutes or until it springs back.
10. 10
    Remove from pan and cool.
11. 11
    Combine white chocolate and 2 tablespoons shortening in double boiler.
12. 12
    Bring water to boil.
13. 13
    Reduce heat to low; cook until mixture is melted and smooth.
14. 14
    Remove from heat.
15. 15
    Drizzle melted white chocolate mixture over cooled cake.
16. 16
    Melt remaining 1/2 cup mini-morsels and 2 teaspoons shortening in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
17. 17
    Remove from heat and let cool.
18. 18
    Drizzle over white chocolate.
19. 19
    If desired, garnish with chocolate and white chocolate leaves.