How to make it

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Have all ingredients at room temperature.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, melted chocolate, and vanilla to creamed mixture.
  • Mix baking soda, flour, and salt.
  • Add to chocolate, alternating with sour cream.
  • Gradually add boiling water to mixture, blending well.
  • Pour into greased and floured tube pan.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes or until done.
  • Cool in pan for 20 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Cool cake completely before frosting.
  • To prepare frosting, cream butter.
  • Add sugar, chocolate, and water.
  • Beat until creamy and smooth.

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    " It was excellent "
    jett2whit ate it and said...
    Sounds delish!!!
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    " It was excellent "
    ahmed1 ate it and said...
    This is so rich one Kimmer..I agree with Michelle..This is so moist.
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  • michelle73 16 years ago
    I love sour cream cake recipes. They are guaranteed to be moist. I want a piece of this now!
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    " It was excellent "
    wolfpackjack ate it and said...
    Oh yeah baby....hi 5's on this, dave
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    " It was excellent "
    henrie ate it and said...
    Sounds great Kimmer, love chocolate, love pound cake and love moist cakes. Great Post, thanks for sharing this one, I'll be making this soon. You also have my 5 ;0)
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