The very fast and easy chocolate cake that everyone likes.
Preheat to 350°
2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups AP flour
3/4 cup Hershey cocoa
2 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Process in Cuisinart for 10 sec with metal blade
Mix together:
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk or sour cream
1 cup strong black coffee (or instant espresso)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
Pour into Cuisinart while it is running and process 10 seconds.
Scrape down and process another 10 seconds
Pour into greased and floured pans
2 - 9-in pans - Bake 35-40 min
9x13 pan - Bake 40-45 min
Frosting
Process for 10 seconds - a 3/4 stick of butter that is at room temp
Add 3/4 cup cocoa
2 2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
Process until smooth
MUG CAKE (from Bon Appetit)
ReplyDeleteUsing a small whisk or a fork, mix ¹⁄₃ cup (42 g) all-purpose flour, ¼ cup (50 g) sugar, 2 Tbsp. Dutch-process cocoa powder, ½ tsp. baking powder, and a large pinch of salt in a large microwave-safe mug to combine. Add 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil and ¼ cup room-temperature water and stir until mixture is smooth.
Microwave cake on 50% power until puffed and cooked through (surface should be mostly matte), about 3 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes. Top with whipped cream or ice cream to serve if desired. Makes 1 ■