Monty’s Cake

Best chocolate cake recipe!
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Course Dessert
Servings 10

Equipment

  • cake pan(s)
  • hand or stand mixer
  • measuring cups – dry and liquid
  • measuring spoon
  • scraping spatula

Ingredients
  

Wet

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream

dry

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

last wet addition

  • 1¼ cup water optional to use coffee

Instructions
 

  • combine dry ingredients in separate bowl : flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Best to sift as or before adding to batter.
  • combine wet ingredients in large mixing bowl : sugar, oil, eggs (beaten lightly first), vanilla extract. mix.
  • add sour cream to wet mixture. beat well all wet ingredients.
  • added sifted flour mixture and water one third of each at a time. alternate dry and water until all incorporated.
  • scape sides of bowl and ensure bottom of mixture is all mixed in together.
  • pour completed batter into a greased pan – 9×13 or two 8-9 inch rounds or 24 cupcakes
  • bake at 350° for 25-28 minutes. check that inserted toothpick come out clean and cake bounces back with you press with finger. cake will smell with rich dark chocolate.
  • remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • add your favorite frosting and enjoy!½

Notes

Here is a wonderful frosting recipe.
Combine all of the following with a hand or stand mixer. Measurements are relative estimates, I always make frosting with portions as needed during mixing. Goal is right consistency and of course taste. 
  • 1/2 cup butter (one stick)
  • 3.5 cup powder sugar (keep handy, may need more!)
  • 1/2 cocoa power
  • 3 tbsp condensed milk
  • 3 tbsp milk (gauge as needed)
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