Paula Deen Chocolate Cake Recipe
Try this Paula Deen Chocolate Cake Recipe. It is the best way to celebrate any special day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
- 2 cups of granulated sugar.
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- 1 cup of vegetable oil.
- 1 cup of sour cream.
- 2 large eggs.
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- 1 cup of hot water.
Instructions
Prep the Oven
- Heat your oven to 350°F before you start. Grease your cake pans with butter.
Mix Dry Parts
- Put flour, sugar, and cocoa in the bowl. Add the baking soda and powder.
Stir the Dry
- Use a whisk to mix these parts well. Make sure there are no lumps.
Add Wet Parts
- Pour in the oil, sour cream, and eggs. Add the vanilla extract now.
Mix the Batter
- Use your mixer on a medium speed. Beat the batter for two minutes.
Add Hot Water
- Pour the hot water in very slowly. Stir the batter until it is smooth.
Fill the Pans
- Divide the batter between the two pans. They should be even in size.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes total. A toothpick should come out clean.
Notes
- Use room temp eggs. They mix into the batter much better.
- Add sour cream. This makes the cake stay very moist.
- Don't skip hot water. It helps the cocoa flavor bloom.
- Grease pans well. Use flour and butter to prevent sticking.
- Cool before frosting. A warm cake will melt the icing.
- Use dark cocoa. It gives the cake a very deep color.