Chocolate Lovers Dream Come True Cake recipe

Temperature: 325 ° F

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups semi sweet cocolate chips
  •  GLAZE
  • 2/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp.  almond extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda. Add to creamed mixture alternatively with sour cream. Beat just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into a prepared Kaisercast 9.5 Bund Pan.
Bake at 325 for 75-90 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely.
For the Glaze, combine the 2/3 c. chocolate chips, heavy cream and butter in a saucepan. Cook, stir over low heat til smooth. Cool slightly. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar. Stir in almond extract. Drizzle over the cake and sprinkle with almonds. Makes 12 servings.

Submitted By: J. Claiborn - Montreal, MO