"This recipe won several blue ribbons at our state fair. The made-from-scratch chocolate layer cake topped with a fudgy homemade frosting is truly a can't-miss dessert. —Donna Carman, Tulsa, Oklahoma..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
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3 eggs
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
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2-1/4 cups cake flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
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1 cup water
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FROSTING:
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/2 cup whole milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract