Chocolate Layer Cake
Source of Recipe
Family Circle Magazine
Recipe Introduction
A sour cream filling holds the layers together, then a chocolate frosting pulls everything together
Makes: 16 servings. Prep: 30 minutes. Bake: at 350° for 30 minutes
List of Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
Filling/Frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 box (1 pound) confectioners’ sugar
4 tablespoons coffee liqueur
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Recipe
1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease three 8-inch-round cake pans. Line pans with waxed paper; grease paper.
2. In bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in sour cream, then eggs. On low, beat in flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with milk. Divide among prepared pans.
3. Bake in 350° oven 30 minutes, until springy to touch. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Invert onto racks; remove paper.
4. Filling/Frosting: In bowl, beat butter, sour cream. Beat in sugar, 3 tablespoons liqueur, vanilla. Filling: Remove 3/4 cup; chill 5 minutes.
5. Frosting:Beat cocoa, remaining liqueur into remaining butter mixture. Place one layer on serving platter and spread with half of the filling; top with a second layer and remaining filling. Place third layer on top and frost top and sides.
Nutrient Value Per Serving: 484 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated), 5 g protein, 74 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 151 mg sodium, 99 mg cholesterol.
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