Sour cream dark chocolate cake –Indulge in the rich flavors of a Sour Cream Chocolate Cake that will leave you craving more. With a glossy chocolate frosting that complements the moistness of the cake, this delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or just a treat for yourself, this cake is sure to impress.
Sour Cream Chocolate Cake with Glossy Chocolate Frosting
Take a look at this mouth-watering cake that is as visual as it is delicious!
Ingredients
To create this delightful cake, gather the following ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to bake the perfect sour cream chocolate cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well blended.
- Add the eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Then, stir in the boiling water until fully combined; the batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the glossy chocolate frosting. In a saucepan over low heat, melt together butter, cocoa powder, and heavy cream until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until the mixture is glossy and spreadable.
- Once the cakes are cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your homemade sour cream chocolate cake!
This Sour Cream Chocolate Cake brings together a moist texture with a rich chocolate flavor, inviting you to take another bite. Perfect for sharing, though you might want to keep it all to yourself!