Fabulous Fudge Chocolate Cake

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This is my favorite chocolate cake recipe because of the moist texture and rich, dark chocolate flavor. Enjoy!

Submitted by Charmaine Brooks
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Servings:
24
Yield:
1 - 9x13 1nch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup butter

  • 2 ½ cups packed brown sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 2 1/2 cups brown sugar until well mixed. Add eggs one at a time. Beat in the vanilla and melted chocolate squares. Add 1/2 the sour cream and then 1/2 the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until well blended.

  4. Add the remaining sour cream and dry ingredients to the batter. Stir in boiling water.

  5. Bake in a greased 9 X 13 inch pan for 35 minutes.

  6. Let cool 10 minutes before icing.

  7. To Make Caramel Icing: First melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan. Stir in 1 cup brown sugar and boil about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and bring to a boil. Place pan in cold water and stir in the confectioners' sugar. Continue stirring until smooth. Spread over still warm cake.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316 Calories
12g Fat
51g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 233mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 40g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 113mg 2%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.