-
1
Mix chopped chocolate and boiling water together until chocolate melts.
-
2
Cool completely.
-
3
Mix flour, soda, cinnamon and salt.
-
4
Beat brown sugar and butter together till light and fluffy.
-
5
Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
-
6
Add sour cream.
-
7
Slowly add chocolate mixture and flour mixture to butter mixture.
-
8
Mix till thoroughly blended.
-
9
Spread into a 9 x 5 -inch loaf pan that has been well greased and floured.
-
10
Smooth top evenly.
-
11
Bake at 350 for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
-
12
Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
-
13
Loosen loaf with a metal spatula and turn out to cool completely.
-
14
To make filling:.
-
15
Beat together confectioners sugar, and butter till light and fluffy.
-
16
Beat in cream, corn syrup and cinnamon.
-
17
To assemble: cut a 3/4-inch slice off of each side of the cake starting with the sides.
-
18
Lay slices on a piece of parchment with the baked side down and the cut side up.
-
19
Spread all surfaces with filling and use it all.
-
20
Replace sides and top and bottom.
-
21
Wrap with plastic and chill for an hour.
-
22
Remove wrap, place on a plate or platter and dust with confectioners sugar.
-
23
Serve with fresh berries if desired.
