Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 2 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Sour cream: 1 cup
- Milk: 1 cup
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before frosting.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy
- Rich chocolate flavor
- Easy to make
- Perfect for any occasion
User Comments:
- "This cake is the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate. It's so moist and delicious!"
- "I made this cake for a party and everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and looked beautiful."
- "I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so simple to make. It turned out amazing!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter. This will result in a tough cake.
- If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute buttermilk or plain yogurt.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting. Otherwise, the frosting will melt.
