Serendipity Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Serendipity Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake; 3 cups cake flour; 1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 lb unsalted butter, softened; 2 lbs packed light brown sugar; 7 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 1/2 cups cold water; 1 cup sour cream; 1 lb unsweetened chocolate, melted; frosting; 1 lb unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 2 cups sour cream

Servings: persons

cake
3 cups cake flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 lb unsalted butter, softened
2 lbs packed light brown sugar
7 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups cold water
1 cup sour cream
1 lb unsweetened chocolate, melted
frosting
1 lb unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups sour cream

1
Cake.
2
Preheat oven to 325* and butter the bottoms of 4 9-inch cake pans and line with parchment.
3
Sift together the flour and baking soda. Cream the sugar and butter -- add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture -- mix thoroughly. Add the dry ingredients in three parts -- alternating with the cold water -- mix completely -- Add the sour cream and melted chocolate. Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes -- cool the cakes in their pans for 15 minutes -- the cakes will sink to half their height -- Remove from pans and cool completely.
4
Frosting.
5
Place chocolate in large mixing bowl. Heat the cream, sugar, and corn syrup just to boiling -- pour over the chopped chocolate -- slowly stir till smooth. Add vanilla and cool completely -- then add sour cream -- frost -- store covered at room temperature.

4756

kcal

Calories

258

Fat

569

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake, 3 cups cake flour, 1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda, 1 lb unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Serendipity Chocolate Cake 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.

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Serendipity Chocolate Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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