"This intensely chocolate cake benefits from three glazings with sugar syrup. The glaze keeps the cake moist, and the extra sweetness complements the chocolate...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake:
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2 1/4 cups self-rising cake flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup sour cream
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2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate cut into 1/4 inch pieces