Greek Sour Cream Cake
Transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean with this moist and tender Greek Sour Cream Cake! Bursting with citrus zest and infused with the tangy richness of sour cream, this delightful dessert strikes the perfect balance between sweet and refreshing. The combination of lemon and orange zest adds a vibrant twist, while the buttery base ensures a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and an optional dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish, this cake is as effortless as it is impressive. Perfect for any occasion, from casual coffee breaks to celebratory gatherings, this Greek-inspired treat will leave your guests craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cups Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar (for topping, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in thirds, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until blended after each addition.
Fold in the lemon zest and orange zest to evenly distribute the citrus flavors throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness, if desired. Slice and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.5 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.4 g | 632% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1060 mg | 354% | |
| Sodium | 1880 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 357.1 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 348.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 453 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 305 mg | 6% | |
*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.
