Chocolate Cake with Sour Cream |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This luscious chocolate layer cake gets wonderful moistness from sour cream. Its irresistible topping and marvelous from-scratch goodness make it a classic! I keep the recipe handy for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions. Ingredients:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled |
1 cup water |
3/4 cup sour cream |
1/4 cup shortening |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 eggs |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 cups sugar |
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
frosting: |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled |
6 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/2 cup sour cream |
6 tablespoons milk |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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