Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

Indulge your chocolate cravings with this rich and decadent Sour Cream Chocolate Cake, a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s as moist as it is delicious. Packed with the deep flavor of cocoa powder and enhanced by the tangy creaminess of sour cream, this cake boasts a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that sets it apart from ordinary chocolate cakes. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a straightforward blending of wet and dry ingredients, this recipe is both beginner-friendly and perfect for any special occasion. A cup of boiling water is the secret to its lusciously soft crumb, while the versatile two-layer format makes it ideal for pairing with your favorite frosting. Whether topped with a rich chocolate ganache or a creamy vanilla buttercream, this cake is guaranteed to be the star of your dessert table.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cups Sour cream
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cups Boiling water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line them with parchment paper).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Slowly pour the boiling water into the batter and mix until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Frost and decorate the cooled cakes as desired. A chocolate or cream cheese frosting pairs wonderfully with this cake.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1492.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4226.3

Total Fat 186.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 487mg	0%
Sodium 4079.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 683.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.8g	0%
Total Sugars 420.4g
Protein 76.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 620.2mg	0%
Iron 36.3mg	0%
Potassium 3102.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 57.9%