CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH SOUR CREAM

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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 large eggs
2 cups 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

Steps:

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 in 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.