Ingredients
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For the cake
- 1 1/2 cups (334 ml) All-purpose gluten free flour
- 12 tbsp (180 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (235 ml) sugar
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup ( 120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) boiling water
For the buttercream
- 2 sticks butter (softened)
- 4 cups (1 L) confectioners sugar
- 1-2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder (optional for a chocolate buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat your over to 350 degrees
Prepare either 1- 9 inch or 2-6 inch pans with vegetable shortening
Add the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder into a mixing bowl. Sift together.
Add in the eggs, sour cream, and vegetable oil and mix until combined.
Once combined, add in the boiling water and mix on high for 1-2 minutes.
Distribute evenly in baking pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare your buttercreamFor topping:
Put the room temperature butter into a stand mixer and mix on high for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Reduce speed, and add in the confectioners sugar one cup at a time making sure to combine each cup.
Add in the vanilla extract and whipping cream and whip on high for about 3-4 minutes.
When the cakes are cool, top with he buttercream and decorate with your choice of berries or pecans!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
