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Rich Cocoa Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 Cup Cold Water
2 TBS. (heaping) COCOA Powder
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup Sugar
3 TBS. Butter
2 Eggs
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1/2 Cup Milk
1 tsp. Baking Soda
2 Cups Sifted Flour
Icing:
1/3 Cup Butter, softened
1/3 Cup COCOA Powder
Dash Salt
6-8 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
2-3 TBS. Hot Water
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat Oven 350º Lightly grease two 8 inch cake pans and set aside. In a small saucepan mix together the cold water and COCOA Powder. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to boil. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. The mix should be paste-like.

In a large mixing bowl cream together the sugars and butter. Add the eggs, salt and Vanilla and mix well. Add the COCOA mixture and beat well. In a small bowl, mix together the Sour Cream, Milk and baking soda. Gradually add the sour cream mix to the batter, alternating with the flour. Beat well after each addition. Pour into the pan and bake at 350º for 22-26 minutes. Use a toothpick to test or note that the cake is fully risen and pulling away from the sides of the pan. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Remove from the pans and let cool thoroughly before icing.

For the icing, cream together the butter and COCOA Powder until fluffy. Add the Salt, Gradually add the powdered Sugar, beating well. Add the Vanilla and mix well. Add just enough water to reach your desired consistency.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12-16
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Daniel loves this cake!!

 

 

 

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