Marbled Chocolate Sour Cream Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Marbled Chocolate Sour Cream Cake! This easy-to-make recipe uses a cake mix for convenience, elevated with rich melted chocolate and tangy sour cream. Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or any occasion where a stunning, moist, and delicious cake is desired. No messy frosting needed – the beautiful marbling is the star! This recipe is guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 209 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.7 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Marbled Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

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How to Make Marbled Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

  1. Melt 6 ounces (170g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine one 15.25-ounce box of your favorite chocolate or white cake mix, 1 cup (240ml) sour cream, 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until moistened, then on high speed for 2 minutes, or until batter is smooth.
  3. Gently fold 2 cups of the cake batter into the melted chocolate until evenly combined.
  4. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or a 9x13 inch baking pan. Spoon the chocolate batter and the remaining vanilla batter into the prepared pan, alternating spoonfuls to create a marbled effect.
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once completely cool, dust with powdered sugar and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

15g

Carbs

8g