1boxchocolate Cake MixI used Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge
1cupall Purpose Flour
1cupsugar
¾teaspoonsalt
1 ⅓cupluke warm coffeemake sure it isn't super hot
2Tblsoil
2teaspoonvanilla bean paste (or extract)
1cupsour cream
3large eggs
4ozmelted semi-sweet chocolateI use a baking bar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Melt the semi sweet chocolate and set aside to cool.
Put the dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients (except the chocolate), then pour onto the dry ingredients.
Beat on medium speed for about one minute.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again on medium for another 30 seconds.
Pour in the melted chocolate and mix on medium, just until combined.
Pour into greased and floured pans. This recipe will be enough for 2, 8" round pans that are 2" deep.
Bake at 325 for about 45 minutes.
Set the cake layers on racks for 10 minutes, then turn out of the pans onto the wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Baked cake layers can be frozen for later use.Nutritional values do not include icing.This recipe card may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.