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.
