2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
1 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup cocoa
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup commercial sour cream
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; mix well, and set aside. Combine water, butter and cocoa in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Gradually stir hot mixture into flour mixture; stir well. Stir in eggs and sour cream; mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Frost with Chocolate-Peanut Butter Frosting.
Yield: 15-18 servings.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup cocoa
4 1/4 cups (1 16-ounce bag) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cups chopped peanuts, optional
1/4 peanut butter
Combine butter, milk, and cocoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
Yield: 2-3/4 cups.