CREOLE CHOCOLATE CAKE
Steps:
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour with baking soda into large bowl. Grease and flour two 9 X 8 X 2 inch square cake pans. Step 2: To flour mixture, add 2 cups sugar, the eggs, sour milk, and1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix with wooden spoon. Stir in cooled chocolate JUST to combine. Quickly turn into prepared pans; bake 30 to 35 minutes, until surface springs back when pressed with finger. Step 3: Cool in pans 5 minutes. Carefully loosen sides with spatula. Turnout on racks; cool. MAKE FILLING: In a small saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add raisins and dates. Stir with wooden spoon. Step 4: Cook, stirring, until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add vanilla and nuts. Cool completely. In a small bowl, beat cream with rotary beater JUST until stiff. On plates, place layer, top side down; spread with filling, then whipped cream. Top with second layer. Step 5: MAKE FROSTING: Melt chocolate pieces in top of double boiler over hot water. Remove top of double boiler from hot water. Stir in sour cream and salt. With wooden spoon, beat until smooth. Cool 5 minutes, until frosting is of spreading consistency. Step 6: With spatula, frost top of cake, swirling decoratively; use rest of frosting to cover sides. TO SERVE: With sharp thin knife, mark top of cake into 4 quarters; then cut each quarter into 4 slices.
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Peter Chikubula
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still good.
ALHAMDULILLAH COMPUTER
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's now my go-to chocolate cake recipe.
Kibeti James
[email protected]This cake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
naeemur rahoman
[email protected]I love the combination of the chocolate and the spices in this cake.
dffhfgod teddy Roy
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.
Naomi Midoriya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good!
cara johnson
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Filipos Deresa
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Joy Halder
[email protected]This cake was delicious! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Rizq Arrsyad
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would use a different recipe next time.
MD. RaminMia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I'd definitely make it again.
Faisal Ladla
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I loved the combination of the chocolate and the spices. It was the perfect dessert for a weeknight dinner.
Ovi Ahmmed
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I'll definitely be making it again.
Massai Geoghan
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.
Shiona Love
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was moist and decadent, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Kakish Blair
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a friend's birthday and everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.
Carlisa Eatman
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kylee Hall
[email protected]This Creole chocolate cake was a hit! It was moist, rich, and full of flavor. I loved the combination of the chocolate and the spices. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.