The World's Fastest Chocolate Sour Cream Cake Maybe The Best Recipe

This unbelievably decadent chocolate sour cream cake is ready in under an hour! Perfect for when you crave amazing flavor without the fuss. This recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal effort to deliver a moist, rich chocolate cake that's far superior to any boxed mix. Get ready for rave reviews – it's THAT good! (Original recipe discovered online April 1998)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 302.8 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 3.9 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make The World's Fastest Chocolate Sour Cream Cake Maybe The Best

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square scalloped baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, and ¾ teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  3. Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup sour cream, ¾ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting or glazing. For a quick finish, place a paper doily on top, sift confectioners' sugar over it, and carefully lift the doily for a beautiful, simple finish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

139g

Fat

23g

Carbs

17g