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Chocolate Greeting Card Cake

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This decadent chocolate cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, offering a dense, moist crumb and deep cocoa flavor that feels like a warm hug. Made with high-quality cocoa powder and creamy sour cream, the texture is incredibly tender and satisfying. It&# 226;ÂÂs the kind of dessert that disappears quickly at birthday parties, holidays, or simply when you need a sweet treat to brighten your day. The recipe relies on pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter, making it an accessible yet impressive choice for home bakers. Whether served plain or frosted, this cake delivers pure chocolate indulgence in every bite, ensuring it becomes a cherished family favorite for years to come.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 15
Calories: 1139.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This decadent chocolate cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, offering a dense, moist crumb and deep cocoa flavor that feels like a warm hug. Made with high-quality cocoa powder and creamy sour cream, the texture is incredibly tender and satisfying. It&# 226;€™s the kind of dessert that disappears quickly at birthday parties, holidays, or simply when you need a sweet treat to brighten your day. The recipe relies on pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter, making it an accessible yet impressive choice for home bakers. Whether served plain or frosted, this cake delivers pure chocolate indulgence in every bite, ensuring it becomes a cherished family favorite for years to come.
Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S COCOA
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2/3 cup Butter or margarine
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. 3
    Add the softened butter, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  5. 5
    Gradually add hot water to the batter and beat on low speed for 1 minute. The batter will be thin.
  6. 6
    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  7. 7
    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 15

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1139.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.0g54%
Saturated Fat 12.2g61%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4078.8mg170%
Total Carbohydrate 211.3g71%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g71%
Sugars 106.2g
Protein 19.7g40%

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

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