Chocolate Spoonful Cake - Richest Best Chocolate Cake in the World

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees (200 C.).

2. 2

   Butter and flour two 9 by 2 inch round cake pans, knocking out excess flour.

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   In a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water melt chocolate, stirring until smooth, and cool.

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   In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

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   Beat in sour cream and vanilla until combined.

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   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well with after each addition.

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   In a bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and gradually add to sour cream mixture, beating until just combined.

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   Beat in chocolate until batter is just combined and divide between pans.

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   Bake layers in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

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    Cool layers in pans on rack 10 minutes and invert onto racks to cook completely.

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    In a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, melt chocolate, stirring until smooth, and cool to room temperature.

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    In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together sour cream, heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until thickened.

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    Beat in chocolate until combined.

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    In a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, melt chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth, and cool.

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    With a long serrated knife halve cake layers horizontally.

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    Stack layers on a cake plate, spreading 1 cup (225 ml) filling/frosting between each layer.

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    Spread side of cake with remaining filling/frosting.

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    Pour glaze on top of cake, spreading to just cover top, and coat side with chocolate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.