- 12
Ingredients
- FROSTING:
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
Step 1
Directions
In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Set aside. In a
large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add
eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in
vanilla and melted chocolate.
Directions (continued)
Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to the
creamed mixture alternately with water and sour cream. Transfer to
two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 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.
For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate
over low heat. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. In a large
bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually beat in chocolate mixture until frosting is light and
fluffy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.