Chocolate Cake I

43 Reviews

“This is a simple but rich cake.” - by Syd

Ingredients

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup grated semisweet chocolate
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon water
2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup butter, softened

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Original recipe yields 1 -9x13 inch cake

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch pan.
Grate the chocolate. In a small saucepan, boil the milk and chocolate until mixture forms a custard.
Cream the butter or margarine and sugar. Add eggs and sour cream to the creamed mixture.
Dissolve the baking soda in water, and add to the creamed mixture. Add the flour, and mix thoroughly. Add the chocolate mixture and beat well. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes to one hour.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
167 cal
8%

Fat
7.1 g
11%

Carbs
24.4 g
8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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SDWCHEF

Aug. 22, 2003

"I used this recipe for the cake for my son's 3rd birthday party. Kids and grownups alike loved it...." See more"

chicoline

Jun. 9, 2009

"Important: after reading how chocolate-less this cake seemed to be I used 5 TIMES the amount of chocolate required. I followed the rest of measurements exactly (only I used brown sugar instead of whit..." See moree, and plain unbleached flour that I sifted -instead of cake flour). This cake turned out fantastic, moist and rich! I added a thin layer of homemade frosting on top, although this is really optional."

Vanessa

Feb. 25, 2003

"I was looking for a cake with some good chocolate flavour and and this was not it. As per previous review it is probably something children might like...." See more"

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