Dandy Cake | Recipe Goldmine Recipes

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F Grease and flour 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch jellyroll pan.

Step 2

Cake: Combine water, butter and cocoa in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils; boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.

Step 3

Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs and sour cream; beat until well blended. Add cocoa mixture; beat just until blended (batter will be thin). Pour into prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 5

Do not remove cake from pan; spread peanut butter over warm cake.

Step 6

Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Step 7

Prepare Chocolate Topping; carefully spread over top, covering peanut butter. Allow topping to set; cut into squares.

Step 8

Chocolate Topping: Place 2 cups (12 ounce package) HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and 2 tablespoons shortening (do not use butter, butter, spread or oil) in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred.