Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 1/2 c. cake flour

1 tsp. baking soda

pinch of salt

2 large eggs

1 c. sour cream

2 tsp. good quality vanilla extract

1/2 c. hot coffee or water

1 c. milk chocolate

Preparation

Step 1Set a rack in the center of the oven, then preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.Step 2In a standing mixer, using a paddle attachment, blend the cocoa, sugar, cake flour, baking soda, and salt on a low speed for 30 seconds.Step 3Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla and mix for 1 minute on medium-low speed.Step 4Remove the bowl from the mixer and add the coffee and chocolate. (Be sure to finely chop the chocolate, as large chunks may not melt during baking.) Stir by hand until the ingredients are fully incorporated.Step 5For the batter into the prepared pans and bake the cakes for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes come out clean. Let the pans cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully remove the cakes and set them on wire racks until they reach room temperature. Dark Chocolate Cake: To make this recipe a dark chocolate cake, substitute bittersweet (at least 60 percent cocoa) for the milk chocolate.

From: Surprise-Inside Cakes © 2014 by Amanda Rettke Buy the book