Whole-wheat chocolate cake

16 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupSugar
1cupFlour; Unbleached, Sifted
¾cupWhole Wheat Flour; Stirred
2teaspoonsBaking Soda
1teaspoonSalt
1cupButter Or Regular Margarine
1cup;Water
¼cupCocoa; Baking
2Eggs; Large, Beaten
½cupSour Cream
½cupButter Or Regular Margarine
6teaspoonsMilk
¼cupCocoa; Baking
1poundsConfectioners Sugar; (1 Box)
1teaspoonVanilla Extract

Directions

COCOA FROSTING

Stir together sugar, flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl. Combine butter, water and cocoa in saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Pour into flour mixture. Mix well, using wooden spoon. Blend in eggs and sour cream, mixing well. Pour batter into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 375 degree F. oven 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan on rack.

Meanwhile prepare Cocoa Frosting. Pierce warm cake with fork. Pour Cocoa Frosting over all. Cool completely. Cut into squares. COCOA FROSTING: Combine butter, milk, and cocoa in saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar, that has been sifted. Continue cooking over low heat until confectioners' sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Frost cake immediately.