Maglebys Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and prepare cake pans.

2. In a small sauce pan heat butter until melted on medium heat. Add water and cocoa powder and whisk until smooth, then bring to a boil and let boil for 30 seconds. Then set pan to the side and let the mixture cool.

3. In a separate bowl sift together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. I like to sift it together twice. Add cooled chocolate mixture and stir until just combined and smooth.

4. In a small separate bowl add eggs, baking soda, baking powder, and whisk until smooth. The mixture will start to foam, but that is normal. Then stir in the brown sugar and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Pour the egg mixture into the batter and gently stir until all combined.

5. Fold the sour cream into the batter gently.

6. Divide into 3 greased 9 inch cake pans and bake at 325 degrees, for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out with only a few crumbs. Cover with parchment paper and let cool.