Chocolate Sour Cream Cake with Fudgy Frosting
Indulge in the decadence of a rich and moist **Chocolate Sour Cream Cake with Fudgy Frosting**, the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. This recipe combines velvety layers of deep chocolate flavor with the tangy creaminess of sour cream, creating a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Topped with a luxurious homemade fudgy frosting, made from cocoa powder and butter whipped to silky perfection, this cake is irresistibly smooth and flavorful. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this show-stopping dessert is easy to prepare in just under an hour and serves a generous 12 slices. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or weeknight indulgence, this chocolate lover’s dream will leave everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cups Boiling water
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cups Milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Stir in the boiling water slowly. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Add the sour cream and gently fold it into the batter until fully incorporated.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, cream the butter in a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the butter and mix until combined.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating well after each addition. Adjust the consistency as needed by adding more milk (a teaspoon at a time).
Stir in the vanilla extract and beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
Place the second layer on top of the first and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your Chocolate Sour Cream Cake with Fudgy Frosting!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
586 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 337 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 332 mg | 7% | |
*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.
