World’s Best Chocolate Sour Cream Cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Recipe Yield: 1 2-layer cake
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: < 60 Mins
Description
This decadent chocolate sour cream cake recipe hails from “Rosie’s All-Butter, Fresh Cream, Sugar-Packed, No-Holds-Barred Baking Book” and has been a beloved staple in our household for over a decade. Moist, rich, and perfectly chocolaty, it’s sure to become your go-to dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | Sugar |
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 3/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Brewed coffee |
| 1 cup | Sour cream |
| 1/2 cup | Vegetable oil |
| 1/2 cup | Eggs (about 4 large) |
| 2 cups | Semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 4157.6
- Fat: 204.2g
- Saturated Fat: 69.2g
- Cholesterol: 473.6mg
- Sodium: 2343.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 582.5g
- Fiber: 23.9g
- Sugars: 402.1g
- Protein: 50.5g
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 345°F (175°C). Lightly grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together brewed coffee, sour cream, and vegetable oil until well blended.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, gradually pour the coffee mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
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Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating just until smooth after each addition.
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Incorporate Chocolate: Mix in the melted and cooled chocolate until the batter is uniform in color and well combined.
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Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 38 minutes, or until the cakes spring back when lightly touched. Avoid waiting for a crust to form.
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Cool and Frost: Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans on wire racks before removing. Once cooled, frost as desired.
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Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve this delicious chocolate sour cream cake to delight your family and guests!
This cake is perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or just when you crave a rich chocolate treat. Its moist texture and intense chocolate flavor make it a standout dessert that will surely become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Enjoy creating and indulging in this decadent delight! 🍰
