Chocolate Cake I

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

• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

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.