Ingredients
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons shortening
1 1/4 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup hot water
Foodgeist is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
You're reading one of recipes available free. Full library with Gastronome.
Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Melt the 2 tablespoons shortening, and add it and the sour cream to the eggs. In another bowl, sift together 1 1/4 cups sugar, flour, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add these dry ingredients to the egg mixture. Stir the batter until smooth. Add in the vanilla and stir. Lastly, add the soda dissolved in hot water. Stir. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until done. Cool. To Make the Frosting: Combine 2 cups sugar, corn syrup, milk, 1/2 cup shortening, unsweetened chocolate, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat the frosting mixture until it has a smooth spreading consistency. Frost the cake when it has completely cooled.
RecipeNLG
Gathered
As an Amazon Associate, Foodgeist earns from qualifying purchases.
Achievable elevated desserts — laminated doughs, cakes, custards
Italian almond liqueur — amaretto sour, tiramisu, baking, coffee
Italian cream cheese — tiramisu, pasta, risotto finishing
Temperature-controlled tempering for chocolate work
Bean-to-bar chocolate kit — roast, crack, winnow, grind, temper cacao
As an Amazon Associate, Foodgeist earns from qualifying purchases.
Free 2-day shipping on every tool and ingredient we recommend.
The best culinary books narrated, on the house for 30 days.
Every cookbook you've wanted to read — free for 30 days.
As an Amazon Associate, Foodgeist earns from qualifying purchases.
Achievable elevated desserts — laminated doughs, cakes, custards
Italian almond liqueur — amaretto sour, tiramisu, baking, coffee
Italian cream cheese — tiramisu, pasta, risotto finishing
Temperature-controlled tempering for chocolate work
Bean-to-bar chocolate kit — roast, crack, winnow, grind, temper cacao