THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE (REALLY!)

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I made this cake for my little brother's 12th birthday with the request of a chocolate cake. It was truly amazing- weeks later my family (nonetheless after being stuffed with a huge dinner and dessert) was still talking about how fabulous the cake was! Nice and moist and the frosting...oooh. Recipe for a 9"x13" pan, but can be made as a wonderful layer cake. Prep time includes cooling and frosting (with some extra leeway). From www.donogh.com

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
2 1/4 cups light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup boiling water
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup milk
1 cup icing sugar (confectioners')

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt chocolate, either on the stove or in the microwave and set aside.
  • Beat butter in large mixer bowl then add brown sugar and eggs, and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add vanilla and melted chocolate, and beat to combine.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt and add to chocolate mixture gradually, alternating with sour cream, beating after each addition.
  • Stir boiling water into the batter - the batter will be thin.
  • Pour into two 9 inch round cake pans which have been greased and floured.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, until cake centre springs back when touched.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans. Allow to cool completely before applying frosting.
  • ***For the frosting***.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Continue to boil, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
  • Cool to lukewarm.
  • Stir in icing sugar and continue to stir until the right consistency to spread.
  • (There should probably be a small film wanting to form on top ideally, but no real crystalization.) Spread over cooled cake.

Anor Mia
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This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe!


Samuel Papa
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I'll be making this cake again soon.


Rajesh Rajesh
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This cake is definitely worth trying.


MD Kimmoth
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Ikeyina Chidera
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Alex Azad
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I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and not too sweet.


Dinesh Dinesh
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. It's so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is out of this world.


Sohail Ahmed Mahar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the cake always turns out delicious.


Mohsin Bismil
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for.


Stealthy X
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I've made this cake several times and it's always turned out perfectly. It's my favorite chocolate cake recipe.


Jimmy Madrid
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This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Just ahmed
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday and they loved it! The cake was so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was the perfect complement.


Alfonso Gonzalez
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This cake is so delicious! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Lisa Palomo
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I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy.


Said Amin
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This is the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Sahil Jan
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I made this cake for my birthday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Zanele Ncube
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This chocolate cake was absolutely delicious! The texture was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


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