Ingredients

  • 7 ounces milk chocolate
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup water boiling
  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 5 1/2 cups sugar granulated
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) round baking pans.
  • In a small bowl, stir together chocolate bar pieces, butter and water until chocolate melts.
  • In a large mixer bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla; beat until well blended.
  • Beat on medium speed 1 minute.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
  • Let cool completely.
  • To prepare frosting: In large mixer bowl, stir together sugar and cocoa powder.
  • Add cream and vanilla; beat until stiff.
  • Use to fill and frost cake.
  • Refrigerate any leftover cake.
  • Tester's note: Very rich, light cake.