Description: This is what he used to lure Arwen out to the Haven's..... Even though it didn't work, it's still an Imladris favorite!
Submitted by: Faerie_Decay13 on 2004-06-09 12:05:56
Serves: depending on the size of the pan. It's a rather large cake...
Prep Time: Prep: 25 - 30, Cook: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
2 sticks butter1 cup water
4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
2 cups all purpose flour* (DO NOT use self-rising flour)
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sourcream
2 eggs
Frosting:
1 stick room temp. butter
1 pound powdered sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 tablespoons milk (more if needed)
Instructions
~~~~~ Boil 2 sticks butter, 1 cup water, 4 tablespoons in a medium saucepan on high heat. Set aside and allow to cool.~~~~~ Mix 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 2 eggs.
~~~~~ After blending ingredients, add cooled liquid mixture to the above mixture. Pour into large flat cake pan*.
~~~~~ Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Frosting:
~~~~~ Mix and pour over hot cake