Serves 1
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2Grease your pan(s).
- 3In a saucepan, melt butter + water + cocoa, whisking until smooth.
- 4Remove from heat.
- 5In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, salt, and baking soda.
- 6Pour the warm cocoa mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- 7Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
- 8Beat 30–45 seconds, just until smooth.
- 9Pour into prepared pan(s) and bake.
- 10Bake a 9x13 pan for 22–28 minutes.
- 11Bake a 13x18 sheet pan for 18–22 minutes.
- 12Bake two 8-inch round pans for 22–26 minutes.
- 13Bake two 9-inch round pans for 18–24 minutes.
- 14Cool completely before frosting.
- 15In a saucepan, melt butter + milk + cocoa, whisking until smooth for the frosting.
- 16Remove from heat.
- 17Whisk in powdered sugar + vanilla until glossy and smooth.
- 18Spread immediately.
- 19Slice, serve, and watch it disappear.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 0.5 cup butter
- 0.33 cup milk
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder
- 3.75 cups powdered sugar
- 1 dash kosher or sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
Equipment
saucepanlarge bowlwhisk9x13 pan13x18 sheet pan8-inch round pans9-inch round pans
Tips
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Spread frosting immediately as it sets fast.
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