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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
Rating 4.4 (34 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sour Cream Yellow Cake

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How to Make Sour Cream Yellow Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. 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.
  3. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 2 additional minutes until smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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