Monday, August 2, 2010

chocolate sour cream sheet cake

One of my favorite chocolatey quick and easy desserts. Perfect for potluck parties or a dessert to go :)


1 c salted sweet cream butter
1 c water
1/4 c dark cocoa
2 c sugar. sifted
2 c flour
1/8 tsp salt
2 large eggs, whisked
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 c real sour cream
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Combine butter, water, and cocoa in saucepan over medium heat; heat until butter melts. Add sugar, flour, salt, eggs, soda, sour cream, and vanilla; mix well. Pour into a 15x10x1-inch sheet pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. DO NOT OVER BAKE!!

Frosting:
1/2 c salted sweet cram butter
1/4 c dark cocoa
1/4 cup and 2 T milk
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Combine butter, cocoa, and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and mix well with electric mixer. Spread over the hot sheet cake. Enjoy!!