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SANDY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE

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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

Ingredients

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.

CHOCOLATE "WET" CAKE

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Make and share this Chocolate "wet" Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

Heat oven to 400. it is important the oven is at the right temperature for this recipe, so leave ample time to preheat. Grease and flour 9x13 pan. In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour. In a heavy pan bring butter, shortening cocoa and water to boil, then add buttermilk, vanill, cinnamon and eggs; mix well. the batter will be thin and may spatter. pour into pan and bake 400 for 25 minutes. For the frosting, bring the cocoa, butter and milk to boil. Pour into bowl and add sugar till the frosting reaches desired consistency. Stir in nuts if using. Spread over cooled cake.