Chocolate-Sour Cream Cake & Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Sour Cream Cake & Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup water; 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 1/4 cup cocoa; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup sour cream; Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting; 1/2 cup butter (or margarine); 1/4 cup milk (plus 2 tablespoons); 1/4 cup cocoa; 4 1/4 cups powdered sugar (1 16-ounce bag); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped (optional); 1/4 cup peanut butter

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/4 cup cocoa
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1/4 cup milk (plus 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup cocoa
4 1/4 cups powdered sugar (1 16-ounce bag)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup peanut butter

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; mix well, and set aside.
2
Combine water, butter and cocoa in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3
Gradually stir hot mixture into flour mixture; stir well.
4
Stir in eggs and sour cream; mix well.
5
Pour into a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
6
Bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.
7
Combine butter, milk, and cocoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
8
Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
9
Frost cake with Chocolate-Peanut Butter Frosting.

2067

kcal

Calories

Fat

289

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Sour Cream Cake & Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Sour Cream Cake & Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting

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