Just like Jake's Tex Mex Cake

In my hometown there is a little cafe off of Oak Street called Jakes Tex Mex.  It is a local gem that you can not help but love.  One of the best things about Jakes, is the chocolate cake.  I always try to pick out the biggest piece and sweet talk the server into the recipe.  This recipe is the closest I have found and never disappoints! It has become my go to chocolate cake.

Heat in sauce pan until melted
1 c butter
1 c water
4 T heaping cocoa

Sift together
2 c flour
2 c sugar
1/2 t salt

Pour chocolate over dry ingredients, gently mix

In separate bowl combine the following:
2 eggs lightly beaten
1t soda
1t vanilla

Combine with chocolate ingredients then add
1/2 c sour cream

Gently mix, do not over mix.  Can be baked in 9x13, two round pans, cupcake tins...Whatever you feel like.  Bake at 325 for 50-60 minutes.  Let cool on rack then place in freezer for a few hours.

Frosting
1 c butter
1/4 c milk
3 T cocoa
3 1/2 c powder sugar
1t vanilla

Let butter come to room temperature, gently work in rest of ingredients by hand.  Spread over cake.