Chocolate Cake with Sour Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup water
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shortening
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
6 tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the chocolate, water sour cream, shortening, vanilla and eggs; mix well. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Beat on low speed just until moistened. Beat on high for 3 minutes.
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine frosting ingredients. Beat until smooth and creamy. Spread between layers and over top and side of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1097.53 Kcal (4595 kJ)
Calories from fat	239.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.64g	41%
Cholesterol	56.15mg	19%
Sodium	386.86mg	16%
Potassium	376.01mg	8%
Total Carbs	213.12g	71%
Sugars	136.05g	544%
Dietary Fiber	4.26g	17%
Protein	10.4g	21%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	73.7mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	309.2 Kcal (1295 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.51g	41%
Cholesterol	15.82mg	19%
Sodium	108.99mg	16%
Potassium	105.93mg	8%
Total Carbs	60.04g	71%
Sugars	38.33g	544%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	17%
Protein	2.93g	21%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	20.8mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

23.4

Points
31

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sugar

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