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Chocolate Cake with Sour Cream

Name: Chocolate Cake with Sour Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; FROSTING:; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 6 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup sour cream; 6 tablespoons milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

12-16 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

This luscious chocolate layer cake gets wonderful moistness from sour cream. Its irresistible topping and marvelous from-scratch goodness make it a classic! I keep the recipe handy for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions.

Chocolate Cake with Sour Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup water
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the chocolate, water sour cream, shortening, vanilla and eggs; mix well. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Beat on low speed just until moistened. Beat on high for 3 minutes.

Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine frosting ingredients. Beat until smooth and creamy. Spread between layers and over top and side of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 477 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (67g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Chocolate Cake with Sour Cream

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