Sour Cream Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Sour Cream Cake, a treasured recipe from the 1947 Mississippi Valley Chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook (Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago). This from-scratch recipe delivers a moist, tender cake perfectly complemented by a rich fudge frosting (recipe not included). A classic dessert that's sure to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 180.9 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sour Cream Cake

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How to Make Sour Cream Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, frost with your favorite fudge frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

10g

Carbs

10g