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slice of chocolate sour cream cake on a white plate with a fork
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Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

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Sour Cream Chocolate Cake — a ridiculously fluffy and moist chocolate cake made with dark cocoa powder and sour cream.
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:30 mins
Total Time:50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour (210 grams)
  • 3/4 c Hershey's Special Dark 100% Cocoa Powder (60 grams)
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 c sugar
  • 1 c unsalted butter softened at room temp
  • 1/2 c canola oil
  • 2 eggs room temp
  • 1 1/3 c sour cream
  • 2/3 c whole milk warm

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 1/2 c heavy cream cold
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 c powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Beat the softened butter until fluffy. Add the sugar and canola oil until creamy. Then, beat in both eggs until smooth.
  • Next, sift into the butter, the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder into the creamed butter. Beat on medium speed to combine partially then add the milk.
  • Once smooth, fold in the sour cream. Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and bake for 22-28 minutes. Use a toothpick to check for doneness. Cool the cake completely before frosting.

Frosting

  • In a stand mixer using a balloon whisk attachment, whip the softened cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy. Turn off the machine and scrape the bowl down. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Set the machine to low speed to incorporate.
  • Once the sugar is mixed in well, adjust the speed to medium-high. Begin to slowly pour the remaining cup of heavy cream into the bowl. Run the machine for 2-3 minutes to fluff the heavy cream. It should be firm enough to hold shape on the tip of the whisk. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting adapted from (https://chelsweets.com/2020/06/11/whipped-cream-frosting-with-cream-cheese/).

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, chocolate, cream cheese icing, frosting, whipped cream
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 526kcal
Author: Ty