Basic Sour Cream White Cake Recipe

Elevate your baking game with this unbelievably moist and fluffy Sour Cream White Cake! Adapted from Ann Byrn's "The Cake Mix Doctor," this recipe transforms a simple cake mix into a bakery-worthy masterpiece. The secret? A few simple additions that take this cake from ordinary to extraordinary. Frost it with your favorite frosting and prepare for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 48 mins
Calories 241 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.7 (16 Reviews)
Basic Sour Cream White Cake

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Ingredients for Basic Sour Cream White Cake

  • White Cake Mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • Vanilla Extract

How to Make Basic Sour Cream White Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Generously grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  5. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes more, scraping down the sides as needed. The batter should be well combined and slightly thickened.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
  9. Run a thin knife or spatula around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan.
  10. Invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely (about 30 minutes) before frosting.
  11. Frost your delicious cake with your favorite frosting!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

73g

Fat

16g

Carbs

8g