Double Chocolate Bar Cake

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) round baking pans.

In a small bowl, stir together chocolate bar pieces, butter and water until chocolate melts.

In a large mixer bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.

Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating on medium speed until well blended.

Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla; beat until well blended.

Beat on medium speed 1 minute.

Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Let cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.

Let cool completely.

To prepare frosting: In large mixer bowl, stir together sugar and cocoa powder.

Add cream and vanilla; beat until stiff.

Use to fill and frost cake.

Refrigerate any leftover cake.

Tester’s note: Very rich, light cake.