SANDY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
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 and won first prize. —Sandra Johnson, Tioga, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 60 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
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 batter 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, FatContent 29g fat (18g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 115mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 505mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 102g carbohydrate (81g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 7g protein.
MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
This chocolate cake recipe with coffee reminds me of my grandmother because it was one of her specialties. I bake it often for family parties, and it always brings back fond memories. The cake is light and airy with a delicious chocolate taste. This recipe is a keeper! —Patricia Kreitz, Richland, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 40 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together dry ingredients in a bowl. Add oil, coffee and milk; mix at medium speed 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 2 minutes longer. (Batter will be thin.) , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans (or two 8-in. round baking pans and 6 muffin cups). , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool on wire racks. , Meanwhile, for icing, combine milk and flour in a saucepan; cook until thick. Cover and refrigerate. , In a bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add chilled milk mixture and beat 10 minutes. Frost cooled cake. If desired, dust with additional cocoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, FatContent 37g fat (10g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 61mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 549mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 73g carbohydrate (51g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 6g protein.
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