Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (168 grams), softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar (350 grams)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream (60 ml), room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk (260 ml), 2% is ok, but not ideal – do not use skim
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams), softened, but not starting to melt
- â…” cup cocoa powder (57 grams), sifted
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar (330–440 grams), sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3–5 ml whipping cream (45–75 ml), milk is ok
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃) and lightly grease the cake pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk for about 30 seconds and set aside.
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, approximately 2-4 minutes.
- Beat in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Scrape the bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well and scraping the bowl after each addition.
- Incorporate the sour cream into the mixture.
- Alternate mixing the dry ingredients and milk into the batter, scraping the sides and bottom after each addition. Use a wire whisk for the last few additions to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is set and slightly springy, with a toothpick coming out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the cake in the pan.
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For best results, ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
You can use a variety of milk, but whole milk is preferred for moisture.
The cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: N/A
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg