Page 18 - Valetine Cake - Cookie - Candy Cookbook: Best Valentines Day Cookbook

1 cup heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour

two 9-inch pans. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set
aside. In the top of a double boiler, heat 6 ounces chocolate, stirring
occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from

heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light
and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons
vanilla. Stir in the melted chocolate. Beat in the flour mixture
alternately with the sour cream. Stir in boiling water (batter will be

thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick
inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan
for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Step 4

Make the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting: In the top of a double
boiler, heat 6 ounces chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate
is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to
lukewarm. In a large bowl, whip the butter for about 10 minutes until
it is super fluffy, beat in egg yolk. Gradually blend in the

confectioners' sugar, alternating with 2 tablespoons vanilla and 2
tablespoons cream, then blend in the melted chocolate. Beat in the
softened cream cheese.

Step 5

Make the Ganache: In a large saucepan, combine chocolate chips

and 1 cup heavy cream. Heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is