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Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake

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This wholesome twist on a classic chocolate cake combines whole wheat flour with a moist, tender crumb. The batter is enriched with sour cream and eggs, then baked until perfectly done. It is finished with a decadent, homemade cocoa frosting that is poured over the warm cake for maximum flavor.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16
Calories: 1034.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This wholesome twist on a classic chocolate cake combines whole wheat flour with a moist, tender crumb. The batter is enriched with sour cream and eggs, then baked until perfectly done. It is finished with a decadent, homemade cocoa frosting that is poured over the warm cake for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1 cups Flour; unbleached, sifted
  • 3/4 cups Whole wheat flour; stirred
  • 2 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 cups Butter or regular margarine
  • 1 cups ;water
  • 1/4 cups Cocoa; baking
  • 2 whole Eggs; large, beaten
  • 1/2 cups Sour cream
  • 1 Cocoa frosting-------
  • 1/2 cups Butter or regular margarine
  • 6 teaspoons Milk
  • 1/4 cups Cocoa; baking
  • 1 lbs Confectioners sugar; (1 box) 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
  1. 1
    Stir together sugar, flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Combine butter, water and cocoa in saucepan.
  3. 3
    Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat.
  5. 5
    Pour into flour mixture.
  6. 6
    Mix well, using wooden spoon.
  7. 7
    Blend in eggs and sour cream, mixing well.
  8. 8
    Pour batter into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
  9. 9
    Bake in preheated 375 degree F.
  10. 10
    oven 30 minutes or until cake tests done.
  11. 11
    Cool in pan on rack.
  12. 12
    Meanwhile prepare Cocoa Frosting.
  13. 13
    Pierce warm cake with fork.
  14. 14
    Pour Cocoa Frosting over all.
  15. 15
    Cool completely.
  16. 16
    Cut into squares.
  17. 17
    COCOA FROSTING: Combine butter, milk, and cocoa in saucepan.
  18. 18
    Cook over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
  19. 19
    Stir in confectioners' sugar, that has been sifted.
  20. 20
    Continue cooking over low heat until confectioners' sugar is completely dissolved.
  21. 21
    Remove from heat.
  22. 22
    Stir in vanilla.
  23. 23
    Frost cake immediately

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1034.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.0g10%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 186.7mg63%
Sodium 4942.9mg206%
Total Carbohydrate 238.6g80%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 204.6g
Protein 11.3g23%

* 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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