Sam'S Favorite Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Sam'S Favorite Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cocoa; 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate; 2 cups boiling water; 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temp; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups flour; 2 scant teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 cup good quality sour cherry jam

Servings: persons

3/4 cup cocoa
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
2 cups boiling water
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour
2 scant teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup good quality sour cherry jam

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0 F. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together and set aside.", "Place the cocoa and 4 ounces of semisweet chocolate in a bowl and pour in the boiling water. Stir until all the chocolate is melted. Set aside.", "Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract.", "Alternate mixing in the dry ingredients and the melted chocolate mixture. Do not over mix.", "Pour batter into two 9-inch cake pans and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes.", "To make the frosting, pour the cream into a saucepan over a medium heat and stir in the 8 ounces of chocolate. Whisk until smooth and shiny.", "Place the jam in a saucepan over a medium heat and stir until it loosens enough to pour it over the cake.", "When the cakes are done and cooled invert one on to a plate and spread the cherry jam over it. I find it better to spread the jam over the ""bottom"" of the cake since it is always flat. place the other cake layer on top and pour the frosting over the whole thing. Decorate with whipped cream and cherries for an extra happy-looking cake."]

2856

kcal

Calories

221

Fat

214

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup cocoa, 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, 2 cups boiling water, 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temp, and more.

Yes, Sam'S Favorite 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.

Sam'S Favorite Chocolate Cake

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