Foryoueats: Chocolate Cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Foryoueats: Chocolate Cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream

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This decadent chocolate cake is paired with a velvety Swiss meringue buttercream frosting for an irresistible dessert. The cake is rich and moist, with a deep cocoa flavor, while the buttercream is...

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Cake pan
  • Offset spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Double boiler
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Cake tester
  • Chef's knife
  • Kitchen timer
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup canola or extra light olive oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, *measured correctly
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp baking soda
  • 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup very warm/hot water
  • 1 Recipe for Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting
  • Semi-sweet or milk chocolate bar to grate for decor

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