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Naked Chocolate Cake

Naked chocolate cake is rich, soft, and moist and features the perfect amount of frosting - just a bit between the layers.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Decorating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 209kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • 3 8-inch round cake pans

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ cup sour cream

Frosting Ingredients:

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • Hershey’s chocolate bar Optional Topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350oF.
  • Prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by spraying them with cooking spray and coating them with
  • a fine layer of flour. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, eggs, and butter with a hand mixer.
  • Add cocoa powder. Slowly add boiling water while mixing. Blend until smooth.
  • Add flour and baking soda. Beat again until smooth.
  • Add sour cream. Beat again until smooth.
  • Divide batter between the three prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow cakes to cool for 15 minutes before flipping them out onto your work surface. It may help to
  • run a knife around the edges to release the cake.
  • Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 73mg | Sugar: 53g | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.4mg