testkitchenette's Notes:
Expand1-1/4 cup sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1-3/4 cup white whole wheat flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons baking soda Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon baking powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled Ask a question about this ingredient
3 eggs, beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup strong coffee, cold Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup sour milk (combine 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon white vinegar and let sit 15 minutes) or use buttermilk Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons vanilla Ask a question about this ingredient
Butter and flour or cocoa powder a 12 cup bundt pan. Preheat the oven to 350F.
Ask a question about this stepSift the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl or stand-up mixing bowl.
Ask a question about this stepIn another mixing bowl, combine butter, eggs, sour milk/buttermilk, coffee, and vanilla. Add this mixture to the cocoa powder mixture. Beat with hand mixer or in stand-up mixer on low for about 30 seconds, until blended. Increase speed to medium for two minutes (Grandma insisted).
Ask a question about this stepPour into prepared pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan and it springs back when touched. Cool for 20 minutes and then remove from the pan. Let cool completely. Serve alone or with Amanda's Chocolate Dump it Cake frosting. Ice cream goes nicely as well
Ask a question about this step6 ounces dark chocolate chips Ask a question about this ingredient
melt chocolate chips in double boiler and drizzle over cake.
Ask a question about this stepNozlee is the Assistant Editor of Food52.