A rich, moist chocolate cake recipe made in one bowl with cocoa, hot coffee, and sour cream for the ultimate fudgy crumb.
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease pans.
2. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add eggs, oil, sour cream, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
4. Pour in hot coffee and whisk until glossy.
5. Divide batter into pans and bake 30–35 minutes.
6. Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to racks.
7. Frost with chocolate buttercream and serve.
For cupcakes, bake 18–20 minutes.
Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.