German Chocolate Pound Cake

1. Partially melt chocolate over hot water. Or you can melt it in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir and then add 30 seconds if necessary. Remove and stir rapidly until melted. Cool. Cream together the sugar and shortening. Add eggs, flavorings and buttermilk and mix to combine. Then add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. Blend in chocolate. Pour into a well-greased and floured 9-inch tube pan. Bake at 300 degrees for about 1 ½ hours.

For the glaze

1. Melt 1 bar of Baker’s German Sweet Chocolate and 1 tablespoon shortening in ¼ cup water over low heat or in the microwave for 1 minute adding 30 seconds if necessary. Mix 1 cup confectioner’s sugar and a dash of salt. Blend in ½ teaspoon vanilla. For a thinner glaze, add a small amount of hot water.