Fabulous Fudge Chocolate Cake
Description
This is my favorite chocolate cake recipe because of the moist texture and rich, dark chocolate flavor. Enjoy!
Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup butter
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2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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3 eggs
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup boiling water
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1/2 cup butter
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup milk
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1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 2 1/2 cups brown sugar until well mixed. Add eggs one at a time. Beat in the vanilla and melted chocolate squares. Add 1/2 the sour cream and then 1/2 the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until well blended.
4
Add the remaining sour cream and dry ingredients to the batter. Stir in boiling water.
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Bake in a greased 9 X 13 inch pan for 35 minutes.
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Let cool 10 minutes before icing.
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To Make Caramel Icing: First melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan. Stir in 1 cup brown sugar and boil about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and bring to a boil. Place pan in cold water and stir in the confectioners’ sugar. Continue stirring until smooth. Spread over still warm cake.