Sour Cream Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Sour Cream Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 cups sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1 cup water; 4 ounces chocolate unsweetened; ⅓ cup butter; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 ounces chocolate unsweetened

Servings: persons

2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 cups sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup water
4 ounces chocolate unsweetened
⅓ cup butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
3 ounces chocolate unsweetened

1
Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
2
Add shortening, sour cream, vanilla, eggs, water and chocolate (melted then cooled).
3
Beat with an electric mixer at low speed, scraping bowl constantly, for 1/2 minute.
4
Increase speed to high and beat an additional 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
5
Pour batter into 2 greased and waxed-paper lined 9-inch round cake pans.
6
Bake at 350F (180C).
7
for 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
8
Cool in pans on racks for 10 minutes.
9
Remove from pans and cool completely on the racks.
10
Place one cake layer on serving plate.

1581

kcal

Calories

Fat

270

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, all-purpose, 2 cups sugar, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Sour Cream Chocolate Layer 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 Layer Cake

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