Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, dutch process
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream or greek yogurt, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup hot water or hot coffee
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, dutch process
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sift powdered sugar and cocoa powder into a medium bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the remaining ingredients while the butter melts.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Use hot coffee for an enhanced chocolate flavor in the cake.
Layer the cake with chocolate frosting for added richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.