Sour Cream Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 1/4 cups white sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 cup hot water; 2 cups white sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons shortening
1 1/4 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup hot water
2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shortening
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Melt the 2 tablespoons shortening, and add it and the sour cream to the eggs.
2
In another bowl, sift together 1 1/4 cups sugar, flour, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add these dry ingredients to the egg mixture. Stir the batter until smooth. Add in the vanilla and stir. Lastly, add the soda dissolved in hot water. Stir.
3
Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until done. Cool.
4
To Make the Frosting: Combine 2 cups sugar, corn syrup, milk, 1/2 cup shortening, unsweetened chocolate, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat the frosting mixture until it has a smooth spreading consistency.
5
Frost the cake when it has completely cooled.

1438

kcal

Calories

Fat

257

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 eggs, 1 1/2 cups sour cream, 2 tablespoons shortening, 1 1/4 cups white sugar, and more.

Yes, Sour Cream 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.

Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

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