Description:

Very rich and moist

Source:

Gran

Serves/Makes:1 3 layer cake

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) cocoa
• 1-3/4 cups (425 ml) sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter
• 2 cups (475 ml) all purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1 cup (225 ml) sour cream
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
• Glossy chocolate frosting:
• 6 1 oz (28 grm). (squares) unsweetened chocolate
• 3 cups (700 ml) sifted confectioner's sugar
• 5 tbsp (70 ml) hot water
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened

Preparation

• Combine 3/4 cup (175 ml) cocoa, 3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar, 1 egg yolk and 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk.
• Cook until thick, stirring constantly to prevent sticking; cool mixture.
• Cream 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter until soft.
• Gradually add remaining 1 cup (225 ml) sugar, beating until well blended.
• Add 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks; mix well.
• Stir in sifted dry ingredients alternately with 1 cup (225 ml) sour cream.
• Add vanilla and cocoa mixture.
• Fold in egg whites which have been beaten stiff but not dry.
• Pour into three greased and floured 8" pans.
• Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes.
• Cool and frost.
• Frosting:
• Melt 6 oz (168 grm). (squares) of unsweetened chocolate.
• Add 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) sifted confectioner's sugar and 5 tbsp (70 ml) hot water; beat well and add 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) more confectioner's sugar.
• Gradually beat in 6 egg yolks.
• When smooth and blended , beat in 1/2 cup (125 ml) softened butter.
• Makes enough frosting for tops and sides of three 9" layers.

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