Fabulous Fudge Chocolate Cake

Name: Fabulous Fudge Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: 2.25 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup butter; 2.5 cups packed brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup boiling water; 0.5 cup butter; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 0.25 cup milk; 1.75 cups confectioners' sugar

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This is my favorite chocolate cake recipe because of the moist texture and rich, dark chocolate flavor. Enjoy!

Recipe by Charmaine Brooks

Updated on July 14, 2022

20

Servings:

24

Yield:

1 - 9x13 1nch cake

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Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
2 ½ cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 cup sour cream
1 cup boiling water
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
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.
Add the remaining sour cream and dry ingredients to the batter. Stir in boiling water.
Bake in a greased 9 X 13 inch pan for 35 minutes.
Let cool 10 minutes before icing.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316	Calories
12g	Fat
51g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 233mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 51g	18%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 40g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 113mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.