Best Chocoalte Meltaway Cake Recipes

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SANDY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE



Sandy's Chocolate Cake image

Years ago, I drove 4-1/2 hours to a cake contest, holding my entry on my lap the whole way. But it paid off. One bite and you'll see why this velvety beauty was named the best chocolate cake recipe won first prize. -Sandra Johnson, Tioga, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups sour cream
1-1/3 cups boiling water
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Stir in water until blended., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a metal bowl over simmering water, melt butter and chocolates; stir until smooth. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, sour cream and vanilla. Add chocolate mixture; beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (81g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE MELT AWAY CAKE



Peanut Butter and Chocolate Melt Away Cake image

This is a little different than the melt away cake already posted. This one has 1/2 cup more butter in the cake and a chocolate icing. I made it in a Williams Sonoma Lady Ann cake pan. It is 1 layer pan with an indention for the peanut butter. It looks very professional and appealing.

Provided by Chef likestocook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 tablespoon vegetable oil (peanut preferred)
1 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine butter, cocoa, water, buttermilk, and eggs in a pan.
  • Cook over low heat until bubbly.
  • Add flour, sugar, baking soda, and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour into nonstick 11x13-inch cake pan or Lady Ann cake pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Mix the oil and peanut butter together and spread over warm cake.
  • Chill thoroughly.
  • Make icing by combining cocoa and butter in pan.
  • Cook until bubbly.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Mix until spreading consistency.

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