CHOCOLATE SOUR CREAM CAKE
Found this recipe at SmittenKitchen. This cake just bowled me over! Super moist and flavorful, but really light. It's hands-down the best from-scratch cake I've ever made, so I posted here for safekeeping!
Provided by eknecht
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 three layer cake, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter the bottoms and sides of three 8-inch round cakepans.
- Line the bottom of each pan with a round of parchment or waxed paper and butter the paper.
- Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl, and whisk to combine them well.
- Add the oil and sour cream and half the water, whisk to blend; then gradually beat in the remaining water.
- Blend in the vinegar and vanilla, and whisk in eggs, beating until well blended.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and be sure the batter is well mixed.
- Divide among the 3 prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a cake tester or wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean.
- Let cool in the pans for about 20 minutes. Invert onto wire racks, carefully peel off the paper liners, and let cool completely.
- (Note: These cakes are very, very soft. I found them a lot easier to work with after firming them up in the freezer for 30 minutes. They'll defrost quickly once assembled. You'll be glad you did this, trust me.).
- Frost with desired frosting. For the Peanut Butter Frosting and Glaze with the original recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/08/chocolate-peanut-butter-cake/.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.3, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 433.6, Carbohydrate 61.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 42.5, Protein 4.7
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Harka Pakhrin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I loved this one! It was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.
Som Lama
[email protected]This cake is the perfect balance of chocolate and sour cream. It's not too sweet and it's not too tart. It's just right.
Alish Karki
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. It was dry and flavorless. I wouldn't recommend it.
Dersby Malebe
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ike Chiamaka
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Roxana Matias
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Nadeem Shah
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.
Giselle Redhead-Francis
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It was dry and crumbly. I had to throw it away.
Jitendra YadaV Jitendra
[email protected]This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's rich and chocolatey, but it's not too heavy. I highly recommend it!
Josphine Gilly
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more chocolate chips.
Dj Shans
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
mandi throo31
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Mireya Garduno
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the sour cream in this cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a nice richness and moisture to the cake. I'll definitely be making this again.
Umar Wahid
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The chocolate and sour cream combination is heavenly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mama Pudding
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
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[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last party! It's so moist and flavorful. The sour cream adds a nice tang that balances out the sweetness of the chocolate. I highly recommend it!