the Cakes:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
Chocolate Variation:
- ½ cup cocoa powder replace ½ cup of flour
the Glazes:
- Chocolate Glaze
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
Vanilla Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4-5 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix Dry Ingredients:
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt
For chocolate cakes, replace ½ cup flour with cocoa powder
Mix Wet Ingredients:
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes)
Beat in eggs one at a time
Add vanilla extract
Mix milk and sour cream separately
Bake:
Fill cavities ⅔ full
Bake 20-25 minutes
Cool 10 minutes in pan
Make Glazes:
Chocolate: Heat cream, pour over chips, stir until smooth
Vanilla: Mix sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth
- Use room temperature ingredients
- Don't overmix batter
- Grease pan thoroughly
- Allow to cool exactly 10 minutes before removing
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1.5mg