Moist Chocolate Cake

Submitted by Chef Laysha

"This cake is a favorite in our family. It is a moist and absolutely delicious chocolate cake."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 two-layer 9-inch cake
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 2 1⁄4 cups packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup water
• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted, cooled slightly
• 2 1⁄4 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line bottom of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and cooled chocolate. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and water, beating well after each addition.
3. Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minute before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely. Frost between and over layers with vanilla or chocolate frosting.