Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with Chocolate Icing

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Preparing the Batter

1. In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients: 3/4 cup of flour, 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of kosher salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup of olive oil, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon (or more) of vanilla, and 1/2 cup of sour cream.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until halfway incorporated.
4. Carefully whisk in 1/2 cup of hot water until the mixture is smooth.

Baking

1. Butter a baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. Pour the batter into the pan.
3. Bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes at 350°F.
4. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
5. Flip the cake onto a wire rack and let it cool further for 20-30 minutes.

Icing

1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a bowl.
2. Add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
3. Gradually sift in 2 cups of powdered sugar, then add 1/4 cup of milk.
4. Stir with a silicone spatula until the desired consistency is reached.
5. Once the cake is cool, place it on a cake stand, spread the icing evenly on top, and decorate with Dutch chocolate sprinkles.