Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Magleby’s Chocolate Cake (Jannie)


1 cup butter                                                                      
1 cup water                                                 
¼ cup cocoa                                               
2 cups flour                              
2 cups sugar
½ tsp. salt
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla

Bring butter, water and cocoa to boil.  In separate bowl stir together flour, sugar and salt.  Pour liquids over dry ingredients.  Gently mix and then add eggs, baking soda, sour cream and vanilla.  The secret is mix as little as possible.  Bake 325°for 35-40 minutes.

Frosting:
½ stick butter                                    
3 TBS. Milk
1 TBS. Cocoa
2 cups powdered sugar
2 drops almond extract
¼ tsp. vinegar

Bring butter, milk and cocoa to a boil.  Boil over medium heat then pour over powdered sugar, almond extract and vinegar.  Mix and Frost!

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