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    Fabulous Fudge Chocolate Cake


    Source of Recipe


    BBR

    Recipe Introduction


    Posted by: twinkle30

    List of Ingredients




    2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup butter
    2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
    3 eggs
    1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
    1 cup sour cream
    1 cup boiling water
    *I added 1/2 tsp. Instant coffee - I always add coffee to chocolate to enhance the flavor
    1/2 cup butter
    1 cup packed brown sugar
    1/4 cup milk
    1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

    Recipe



    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
    2. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
    3. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 2 1/2 cups brown sugar until well mixed. Add eggs one at a time. Beat in the vanilla and melted chocolate squares. Add 1/2 the sour cream and then 1/2 the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until well blended.
    4. Add the remaining sour cream and dry ingredients to the batter. Stir in boiling water.
    5. Bake in a greased 9 X 13 inch pan for 35 minutes.
    6. Let cool 10 minutes before icing.
    7. To Make Caramel Icing: First melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan. Stir in 1 cup brown sugar and boil about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and bring to a boil. Place pan in cold water and stir in the confectioners' sugar. Continue stirring until smooth. Spread over still warm cake

 

 

 

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