Chocolate Peppermint Cake

2 C. cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 C. shortening
1-1/4 C. sugar
1 egg unbeaten
3 ounces chocolate melted
1-2 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 C sour Cream
3/4 C milk

Sift or gently wisk together flour, salt and soda. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy, Add the egg beat well, then add the chocolate and vanilla and blend. Add 1/4 of the flour and beat well then add the sour cream and beat well. Add remaining flour and milk alternately in small amounts till gone.
Pour into greased pans (Layer Cake pans)and bake in moderate oven 350 degree for 30 mins.

Peppermint frosting between layers and over cake. Decorate with a border of chocolate flakes.
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Peppermint Frosting

1/4 C. crushed Peppermint Candy
1/2 C. milk
1 pound or box of powdered sugar

Heat milk and candy over hot water until melted add enough powdered sugar to make frosting thick enough to spread. Will cover tops and sides of 2 8" layers.