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Here's the purpose of this thread: post what you're making right now/are about to make, and if you have a recipe for it, share it. If you feel so ambitious as to take a picture of the finished product, feel free to share that too.

Credit goes to the Kitchn's What's Cooking This Weekend weekly feature for the inspiration.

I'll start, since obviously I have something to cook!

I am making a Sour Cream Fudge Cake.

Recipe is from the Joy of Cooking.

Melt in the top of a double boiler or in a microwave on medium just until melted and smooth:
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate

Sift together into a large bowl:
1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Add and beat on high speed for exactly 2 minutes:
1 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Add the melted chocolate along with:
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup hot water or coffee

Beat for exactly 2 minutes. Scrape the batter into the pan(s) and spread evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes in square or round pans, 25-30 minutes in a 13x9 pan. Let cool in the pan(s) on a rack for 10 minutes. Slide a knife around the cake to detach it from the pan(s). Invert the cake and peel off the paper liner(s), if using. Let cool right side up on the rack.

I am planning on frosting this cake with a whipped chocolate ganache (recipe also from Joy of Cooking. This is what I will actually be making first, because of the chill time.

Bring to boil in a medium saucepan:
1 cup heavy cream

Remove from the heat and whisk in:
4 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. With a rubber spatula, stir until perfectly smooth, scraping the bottom of the pan to make sure all of the chocolate is melted. Cover and chill for at least several hours. To use, beat on low to medium speed just until the ganache is thickened and begins to hold a shape; do not overbeat. Use immediately.

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