Godiva Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake

2 c SIFTED CONFECTIONER'S SUGAR

1 c SIFTED COCOA POWDER

1/3 c GODIVA LIQUEUR CAKE:

2 c SIFTED FLOUR

1 t BAKING SODA

1/4 ts SALT

6 oz UNSALTED BUTTER

1 1/3 c SUGAR

3 lg EGGS

3 oz UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE -- MELTED

1 c BUTTERMILK

1 c GODIVA LIQUEUR -- DIVIDED SHAVED CHOCOLATE For the buttercream, cream the butter until smooth. Sift the sugar and cocoa powder over the butter, add

1/3 cup of Godiva Liqueur and slowly mix until smooth. For the cake, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Cream the butter and sugar and add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. On low speed, stir in the chocolate and gradually add the reserved sifted ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk and 1/2 cup of Godiva Liqueur, beat until smooth. Divide the batter among three greased and floured 9-inch cake pans. Bake in preheated

375 degrees oven for 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle of