CHOCOLATE-SOUR CREAM CAKE & CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

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Chocolate-Sour Cream Cake & Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting image

This is the traditional birthday cake in my brother's house. I ALWAYS look forward to having it again. It is moist, rich and decadent! If you use chunky peanut butter in the Frosting, omit the chopped peanuts. PLEASE NOTE, this is a recipe that you really need to make BOTH the cake and the frosting to appreciate. It is the combination that makes it so good. If you are looking for JUST a chocolate cake recipe, you should try Recipe #2496, not this one. ;)

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 15-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/4 cup cocoa
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1/4 cup milk (plus 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup cocoa
4 1/4 cups powdered sugar (1 16-ounce bag)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; mix well, and set aside.
  • Combine water, butter and cocoa in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually stir hot mixture into flour mixture; stir well.
  • Stir in eggs and sour cream; mix well.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.
  • Combine butter, milk, and cocoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Frost cake with Chocolate-Peanut Butter Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.6, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 285.1, Carbohydrate 76.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 60.6, Protein 4.7

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