Mafioso Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Mafioso Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder; 3/4 cup boiling water; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups sifted cake flour; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups white sugar; 3 egg whites; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder; 2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
3/4 cup boiling water
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup cocoa and 3/4 cup boiling water; set aside.
2
In another small bowl, dissolve baking soda in the sour cream by stirring them together.
3
In a large bowl, cream the 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups sugar. Gradually mix in the sour cream mixture and cocoa mixture alternately with the dry ingredients. Beat until fluffy. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold in the egg whites and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla.
4
Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan and pour the batter into it. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Frost with La Famiglia Chocolate Frosting (below).
5
To Make La Famiglia Chocolate Frosting: Cream 6 tablespoons butter or margarine in a small bowl. Add 3/4 cup cocoa and confectioner's sugar alternately with milk; beat until spreading consistency. More or less milk can be used depending on the texture you want. Blend in the vanilla. This yields about 2 cups of frosting.

2185

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

301

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder, 3/4 cup boiling water, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Mafioso Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mafioso Chocolate Cake

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