Recipes

[LoLa]

Cold Chocolate Snacking Cake
(recipe source: The View From Great Island)


Ok, this chocolate cake is seriously amazing. After you bake it you pop it into the fridge to chill for a couple of hours and then enjoy with a cold glass of milk or a cup of coffee. It's a little after midnight here and I'm having a piece right now with a cold glass of milk while my sweet family is sleeping. I'm indulging in a little 'me' time. If you make this cake, I think you'll find yourself taking a bite while standing in front of the open fridge.


Cake:
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream

Frosting:
1 cup heavy cream
6 oz good semi sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
1/3 cup dark cocoa powder, sifted

Directions: Oven: 350F

Spray an 7 1/2 x 11 1/2 brownie pan with cooking spray (you could substitute a 9x9 square pan, but the cooking time will be slightly longer and the cake will be taller).

In a medium bowl, whisk the cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture alternating with sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan. Tap pan firmly on counter top several times to force out large air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Don't over bake.

To make the frosting: Heat the cream in a 2 cup glass measuring cup in the microwave until simmering. Add in the chocolate and let sit for 10 minutes, and then stir until smooth and glossy and the chocolate is all melted. If the chocolate isn't completely melted and smooth, zap it for another 15-30 seconds in the microwave. Add the sugar and cocoa powder and whisk until completely smooth. Pour over the cooled cake. Put the cake in the refrigerator to chill and set the frosting. I like to leave it there for a couple of hours. Serve cold, and store in the fridge.

[Britbrit13]

This looks amazing! Thank u!

[LoLa]

Hiya Brit! You're welcome. Come on over... I'll save you a piece.

[birkin baby]

The recipe sounds awesome;but the pic sealed the deal!

[Azcowgirl]

The frosting is almost as thick as the cake !! Be still my heart ...(:

[LoLa]

Hi Birkin Baby! Try it, you'll be in heaven

Hi Azcowgirl! I know, right?!!

Have a great Sunday,

LoLa

[ritasNo1Fan]

U r the best!

[ritasNo1Fan]

Guttentag!

[Nightowlz]

Thanks for sharing. That looks really good. Now I need some chocolate. LOL!!!

[DiAnne]

This has made me completely forget about the mushroom/spinach quiche and the coconut milk!!!