– 140 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour – 220 g (1 cup) granulated sugar – 40 g (1/2 cup) Dutch process cocoa powder, sifted – 1 teaspoon baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 120 g (1/2 cup) sour cream, at room temperature – 120 g (1/2 cup) hot coffee – 50 g (1/4 cup) vegetable oil – 1 large egg + 1 yolk, at room temperature – 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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All-purpose flour. Provides the perfect cake softness (not too dense or cakey). Sugar. Cake batter is sweetened with granulated sugar. Powdered sugar makes frosting creamy and delicious.
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Cocoa powder. Gives cake a rich chocolate flavor. Since Dutch-processed cocoa powder tastes softer and smoother than natural, I like it. Remove clumps from cocoa powder by sifting.
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