CHOCOLATE LOVER'S CAKE

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"My aunt often made a sour cream pound cake," says Nancy Zimmerman of Cape May Court House, New Jersey. "I've added chips and the glaze."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
2 cups (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips
GLAZE:
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extracts. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Beat just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 75-90 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Combine the chocolate chips, cream and butter in a saucepan. Cook; stir over low heat until smooth. Cool slightly. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar. Stir in extract. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803 calories, Fat 40g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (81g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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