Chocolate Cake I

Name: Chocolate Cake I
Yield: 1 -9x13 inch cake
Ingredients: ½ cup milk; ½ cup grated semisweet chocolate; 1 ½ cups white sugar; 2 eggs; ¾ cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon water; 2 cups cake flour; ½ cup butter, softened

Rating: 3.93 stars

58 Ratings
45 Reviews
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This is a simple recipe but it makes a rich chocolate cake thanks to the addition of grated chocolate and sour cream.

By Bob Cody

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 -9x13 inch cake

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

½ cup milk
½ cup grated semisweet chocolate
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon water
2 cups cake flour
½ cup butter, softened

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch pan.

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Step 2

Grate the chocolate. In a small saucepan, boil the milk and chocolate until mixture forms a custard.
Step 3

Cream the butter or margarine and sugar. Add eggs and sour cream to the creamed mixture.
Step 4

Dissolve the baking soda in water, and add to the creamed mixture. Add the flour, and mix thoroughly. Add the chocolate mixture and beat well. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.
Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes to one hour.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

167 calories; protein 2.2g 4% DV; carbohydrates 24.4g 8% DV; fat 7.1g 11% DV; cholesterol 29.2mg 10% DV; sodium 91.7mg 4% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (45)

Most helpful positive review

chicoline

06/09/2009

Important: after reading how chocolate-less this cake seemed to be I used 5 TIMES the amount of chocolate required. I followed the rest of measurements exactly (only I used brown sugar instead of white and plain unbleached flour that I sifted -instead of cake flour). This cake turned out fantastic moist and rich! I added a thin layer of homemade frosting on top although this is really optional. Read More

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(69)

Most helpful critical review

Vanessa

02/25/2003

I was looking for a cake with some good chocolate flavour and and this was not it. As per previous review it is probably something children might like. Read More

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(38)

58 Ratings

5 star values: 30
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 8
2 star values: 7
1 star values: 4

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chicoline

06/09/2009

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SDWCHEF

08/22/2003

I used this recipe for the cake for my son's 3rd birthday party. Kids and grownups alike loved it. Read More

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(68)

Vanessa

02/25/2003

I was looking for a cake with some good chocolate flavour and and this was not it. As per previous review it is probably something children might like. Read More

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(38)

cookiemama

08/19/2008

great cake. I made it for cupcakes & they turned out really good. I tripled the amount of chocolate though & I still felt like it needed more chocolate & sugar. Read More

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(33)

Laura J

05/25/2007

This is the first 'from scratch' cake that I've found that my family likes better than a mix! It is less sweet and more moist. We love it. I added an extra half cup grated chocolate directly to the batter (unmelted) and substituted soy yogurt for the sour cream. Also substituted 1/4 cup applesauce for one of the eggs. Delish and healthier! Read More

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(25)

Sarah Wiebe

02/23/2008

Well. The good news is if you are an utter nimrod who's having a bad baking day and forget to add the baking soda this cake still manages to come out right. That said I would tend to agree that it doesn't quite deliver in the chocolate category but if you're not looking for a cake that isn't OVERWHELMINGLY chocolately this is certainly a good one. Read More

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Jamila

04/29/2008

Very good and wasn't greatly difficult to make. My whole family greatly enjoyed the cake it was moist and wasn't too rich. Read More

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Miss Jess

04/26/2008

really really good no not good awsome radical OMG. i made this cake for my ant in the hospital because she just had a baby!!!!!! she absolutly loved it!!!!! her baby is six weeks early and 2.10 ounces so i thought she might like a chocolate cake. Read More

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hparker

09/16/2009

Easy to make but lacked chocolate flavor. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Chocolate Cake I

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 166.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 4 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 21 %

cholesterol: 10 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 10 %

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin c:

folate: 6 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 1 %

potassium: 1 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 11 %

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*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.

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chicoline

06/09/2009

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SDWCHEF

08/22/2003

I used this recipe for the cake for my son's 3rd birthday party. Kids and grownups alike loved it.

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(68)

Vanessa

02/25/2003

I was looking for a cake with some good chocolate flavour and and this was not it. As per previous review it is probably something children might like.

Helpful

(38)

cookiemama

08/19/2008

great cake. I made it for cupcakes & they turned out really good. I tripled the amount of chocolate though & I still felt like it needed more chocolate & sugar.

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(33)

Laura J