Chocolate Cake Recipe

This is always a hit! I use a mint flavored frosting for this cake.
Chocolate Cake picture

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings8
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient, ,

Ingredients

 Cake flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Water1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Unsweetened chocolate squares3 Ounce
 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 White sugar1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Eggs2
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Sour cream2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 498 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23 g34.8%

Saturated Fat 13.3 g66.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 93.1 mg31%

Sodium 329.1 mg13.7%

Total Carbohydrates 71 g23.7%

Dietary Fiber 5.6 g22.5%

Sugars 38.4 g

Protein 9 g17.2%

Vitamin A 10.5% Vitamin C 0.29%

Calcium 6.8% Iron 11.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9 inch round cake pans.
Sift the flour with the baking soda and salt three times.
Boil the water and add it to the chocolate, and stir until melted.
Cream together the butter or margarine and the sugar. Add the eggs and mix well. Stir in the vanilla.
Blend in the chocolate mixture to the creamed mixture. Add the flour alternately with the sour cream, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into two 9 inch round cake pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until cakes tests done.
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