Melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Squares

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1 cup water

1/2 c butter

1 1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate

2 cups sifted flour

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp soda

1 tsp grated orange rind

1/2 tsp salt

Combine water, butter and chocolate in pan and bring to a boil - stirring often. Remove from heat, stir to blend well and cool slightly. Mix flour and sugar. Blend into chocolate mix. Add eggs, sour cream, soda, orange rind and salt. Mix well. Pour into greased 5 1/2 by 10 1/2 inch pan. Cool. Spread with chocolate frosting. Garnish with sliveed almonds (optional)