Ingredients for - Devil's Food Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting

1. 1/2 cup butter, softened
2. 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3. 3 large eggs
4. 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5. 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
6. 2-1/4 cups cake flour
7. 1 teaspoon baking soda
8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
9. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10. 1 cup sour cream
11. 1 cup water
12. Frosting:
13. 1/2 cup butter, cubed
14. 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
15. 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
16. 1/2 cup whole milk
17. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

How to cook deliciously - Devil's Food Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper.

2 . Stage

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and cooled chocolate. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and water, beating well after each addition.

3 . Stage

Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely.

4 . Stage

For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating until light and fluffy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.