Sour Cream Fudge Layer Cake With Chocolate Rum Fros

Name: Sour Cream Fudge Layer Cake With Chocolate Rum Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake; 2/3 cup strong coffee; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup dark rum or 1/2 cup Kahlua; 1 cup regular sour cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; frosting; 2 1/2 cups icing sugar; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 tablespoons dark rum or 3 tablespoons Kahlua; 1 -2 tablespoon sour cream or 1 -2 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

cake
2/3 cup strong coffee
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup dark rum or 1/2 cup Kahlua
1 cup regular sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
frosting
2 1/2 cups icing sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons dark rum or 3 tablespoons Kahlua
1 -2 tablespoon sour cream or 1 -2 tablespoon milk

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Two 9 inch round pans; line bottoms with parchment paper. Butter pans well and dust with cocoa powder; shake out excess.
3
CAKE.
4
Combine coffee with chocolate in large glass bowl and microwave on high 1-2 min until very hot and chocolate has melted.
5
Whisk in rum until smooth.
6
Cool to room temperature.
7
Place sour cream in smaller bowl and add soda and salt, stir.
8
Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
9
Beat in eggs one at a time.
10
Beat in chocolate mixture until smooth.
11
Beat in 1/2 flour, 1/2 sour cream; repeat. Make a smooth batter.
12
Spread evenly in prepared pans.
13
Bake on middle rack for 35-40 minutes or until cake feels firm in the centre and the edges begin to pull away from the sides.
14
Cool on racks for 5 minutes, turn out onto wire racks to cool.
15
Cakes can be plastic wrapped and frozen for 1 month at this stage or continue on with frosting.
16
FROSTING.
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Sift sugar and cocoa into a large bowl.
18
Beat in butter and rum, start at low speed, until smooth.
19
Beat in enough milk or sour cream to make a spreadable frosting.
20
Frost top of one cake, then top with other cake. Frost sides and then the top of the cake. Decorate with chocolate curls or raspberries or eat it just as it is!
21
Enjoy!

1798

kcal

Calories

Fat

242

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, 2/3 cup strong coffee, 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped, 1/2 cup dark rum or 1/2 cup Kahlua, and more.

Yes, Sour Cream Fudge Layer Cake With Chocolate Rum 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.

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Sour Cream Fudge Layer Cake With Chocolate Rum Frosting

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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