Ingredients
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- 2 cups freshly milled soft white wheat flour (229g)
- 2/3 cup freshly milled hard white wheat flour (91g)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (64g)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (372g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (8g)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (7g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (7g)
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 3/4 cup sour cream (180g) room temperature
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (122g)
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10g)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2 cups unsalted butter (4 sticks)
- 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar (651g)
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (85g)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (4g)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (15g)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the soft white wheat flour, hard white wheat flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt thoroughly.
- In another bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, avocado oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Gradually add the hot water to the mixture while mixing at low speed until the batter is smooth.
- Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes to ensure the flour hydrates properly.
- Evenly distribute the batter between the two prepared pans.
- Bake for 24-27 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- When a few moist crumbs cling to the toothpick, the cakes are ready. If you find wet batter, bake an additional minute or two.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Last Step:
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Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Check the cakes early to avoid overbaking, as oven temperatures can vary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 54 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg