Sour Cream Yellow Cake Recipe

Elevate your baking game with this unbelievably moist and delicious Sour Cream Yellow Cake! This recipe starts with a boxed yellow cake mix for convenience, but the addition of sour cream and a few simple steps transforms it into a truly homemade masterpiece. Perfect for last-minute dessert emergencies, this versatile recipe can be adapted with other flavor cake mixes for endless delicious possibilities. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 318 kcal

Protein 8g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sour Cream Yellow Cake

1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
1 cup sour cream
Vegetable Oil
1 cup water
Sugar
3 large eggs
Vanilla Extract

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How to Make Sour Cream Yellow Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, and water. Mix on low speed for 1 minute, scraping down the sides as needed.
Increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 2 additional minutes until smooth and well combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake will be golden brown on top.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting. Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

94g

Fat

21g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sour Cream Yellow Cake?

Sour Cream Yellow Cake takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sour Cream Yellow Cake?

Sour Cream Yellow Cake has approximately 318 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sour Cream Yellow Cake?

The key ingredients for Sour Cream Yellow Cake are Yellow Cake Mix, Sour Cream, Vegetable Oil, Water, Sugar, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.