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Chocolate Cake

This chocolate cake is simply delicious.  It is so good it will have your guests begging for more!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cocoa powder

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 cup softened butter

  • 2 1/2 cup white sugar

  • 2 tsp vanilla

  • 4 eggs

  • 3 cups flour

  • 2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 cup sour cream

Directions

  • In a small bowl dissolve cocoa powder and boiling water, set aside to cool

  • In mixing bowl cream butter, vanilla and sugar until it is light and fluffy

  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition

  • In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients and mix together

  • Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, alternating with sour cream

  • Add cocoa mixture and blend well

  • Bake at 350F for 30 min or until toothpick comes out clean