German Chocolate Poundcake

Mary Jo Tolbert

1 pkg (4 oz) Baker's German Sweet Chocolate

2 cups sugar

1 cup shortening

4 eggs

2 t. vanilla

2 t. imitation butter flavor

1 cup buttermilk

3 cups sifted flour

1/2 t. soda

1 t. salt

Melt chocolate (either over water bath or microwave). Cool. Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs, flavorings, and buttermilk.

In a separate bowl, sift flour, soda, and salt together. Add to sugar mixture, mix well. Stir in cooled chocolate until blended. Pour batter into a well-greased and floured 9 inch tube pan. (Also works well in bundt pan) Bake in a low oven - 300F for 60-90 minutes. Remove from pan while still hot and place under tightly fitting cover until thoroughly cooled. Tastes great with or without glaze.