Bavarian Torte Cake (aka: Ward's favorite b-day cake) by Nicole

1 Devil's food cake mix

1 1/3 c. water

1/3 c. olive oil

4 eggs

1 c. sour cream

Mix cake with water, olive oil, eggs & sour cream. Mix 30 seconds on low than 2-3 minutes on medium. Pour into 2 greased - 9 inch round cake pans. Bake at 325 for 30-45 minutes - until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cakes cool in pans for 30 minutes. Then cool a little longer out of the pans on a cooling rack.

Prepare frosting:

1 stick (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

2/3 c. brown sugar

1/8 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

Beat until fluffy.

Whip 2 c. heavy cream until stiff.

Fold into cream cheese mixture.

Slice cakes into 1/2's, so you have 4 layers. Lay one layer on a tray or plate. Spread 1/4 of the frosting on and top with grated chocolate (I use semi-sweet). Repeat, finishing with the top layer. Refrigerate 6-8 hours.

Happy Birthday or un-birthday - whichever comes first!