Chocolate Cake http://cheffly.com/recipe.php?id=56
Super Moist and Super Delicious!!!
- 1 pkg chocolate cake mix
- 1 pkg (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 c. sour cream
- 3/4 c. water
- 1/4 c. canola oil
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- Frosting:
- 2 c. butter, softened
- 4 c. powdered sugar
- 3/4 c. baking cocoa
- 1/2 c. milk
- Garnishes: (if desired)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled
- Ganache: (if desired)
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
Ingredients
Directions
Combine first 7 ingredients; beat until well mix, about 2 min. Transfer to 2 greased 9 inch round baking pans.
Bake at 350 for 28-32 min or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 min before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar and cocoa until blended; add milk and beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Arrange strawberries on top of cake, if desired.
For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. Heat cream just to a boil; pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Drizzle over top of cake, allowing ganache to drape down the sides.
Bake at 350 for 28-32 min or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 min before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar and cocoa until blended; add milk and beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Arrange strawberries on top of cake, if desired.
For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. Heat cream just to a boil; pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Drizzle over top of cake, allowing ganache to drape down the sides.