Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Butter and flour cake pans or line bottoms with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot cocoa and cocoa powder until no lumps remain. Set aside. In another bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda. In a large bowl, beat together sugar and eggs until smooth and pale yellow in color. Stir in the crème fraiche, followed by the vegetable oil. Add the flour mixture all at once and stir until combined. Stir in the cocoa mixture until smooth.
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